JAPAN - MEIJI ERA (1868–1912) - Lot 89

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JAPAN - MEIJI ERA (1868–1912) - Lot 89
JAPAN - MEIJI ERA (1868–1912) Ivory okimono (Elephantidae spp.), depicting a fisherman on the shore holding a cormorant secured to his back with a rope. H: 13 cm Weight: 174 g (Gerce) The okimono presented here is quite typical of the Meiji era. Demand for precious Japanese objects in the European market was very high at the time, and ivory okimono met this demand. They typically depict scenes from daily life, “small trades” and artisans, or finely carved deities and figures from Japanese folklore. CITES Certificate No. 2026/BE00192/CE will be provided to the buyer Expert for this lot: Cabinet Portier
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