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Japanese ivory okimono, unusual carving displays a Samurai…
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Sydney
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23-Sep-2012
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Japanese ivory okimono, unusual carving displays a Samurai helping a drunken friend, at either side of each of the pair are a pair of sake merchants, one on each side, the detail in workmanship is excellent, with particular emphasis on the clothing and facial features, middle 19th century, original receipts available. Height 20 cm. Provenance: formerly on loan to the Pittsburgh Museum, ex: H. J Heinz collection, ex: Ashkenazie & Company 1982, Private Collection, Sydney,
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