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Okimono Ivory Figure of a Wood Cutter browse these categories for related items... All Items: Japanese: Carvings: Ivory: Pre 1900: item #961723 Please refer to our stock #910003 when inquiring.
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| Japanese finely carved & etched ivory Okimono of a wood cutter resting his left hand on an axe, and holding an important book in his right hand (the book is grooved and slides out of his hand). The book has finely etched characters written on the open side and the cover of the book has the title etched in ink stained Kanji. The wood cutter stands with his pack and a bundle of wood on his back. At the front of his right foot is a rooster shown peering at the front of a chopping block and wood pieces. The wood cutter has a tobacco pouch & pipe case that is attached to the sash around his waist. His facial features are carved with excellent detail, including the eyes, top row of teeth in his open mouth, and fingers. The artist’s signature is etched on the bottom of the base. Size/Weight: The diameter of the base (plinth) is 4.5”, with a total height of 12-1/4”; and the weight is 3.10 lbs. Condition: Excellent condition except for a couple of age cracks on the top and bottom of the plinth. The age is circa late 19th century, Meiji period. Shipping will not be made outside of the United States. | |||||||||||||||
