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Large Japanese Ivory Okimono Basket Seller browse these categories for related items... All Items: Japanese: Carvings: Ivory: Pre 1900: item #961704 Please refer to our stock #910002 when inquiring.
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| Large Japanese finely carved & etched ivory figure of a basket vendor holding his wares. In one hand, he holds a pole, the 10 baskets and a box for sale on his back, and in front he holds a box, basket and drum. In his other hand is a basket and small cat purse. At his waist in the back is a tobacco pouch & pipe. There are finely etched designs on his clothing. He stands on an ivory plinth with an artist’s Kanji mark on the bottom. Size/Weight: 12-1/8” high by 4” wide at the base and 3” deep; and weighs 3.6 lbs. Condition: Excellent overall condition with the exception of a couple of age cracks on the plinth. Age is circa late 19th century (Meiji). Shipping will only be made to addresses in the United States. | ||||||||||||||
