Lot 190
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IVORY OKIMONO OF A BIRD CATCHER Y
MEIJI PERIOD
Asian & Islamic Works of Art | 572
Auction: 15 October 2019 at 11:00 BST
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
Description
carved perched on a rock surrounded by waves, holding a rope with tethered bird, wearing traditional robes and a head scarf incised with geometric decoration, the feathers of the robe are caught by the gust of wind, the base engraved with a two-character 'Mitsuyuki' mark
Dimensions
23.5cm high