Okimono - Bois, Bronze, Ivoire d’éléphant, Nacre - Geisha "Fan dance" - Shibayama inlay applications - Japon - Période Meiji (1868–1912)

Boxwood and ivory geisha with mother-of-pearl and gilt metal details while performing the traditional fan dance. The details of the kimono are finely engraved with floral motifs and mother-of-pearl and phoenix flowers carved in bas-relief on the cushion of the kimono, bronze chrysanthemum on the obi.

In excellent condition.

The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 or at most 2 business days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery via UPS, TNT, DHL or SDA courier (depending on destination address) with full insurance and professional packaging.

Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with Milan Chamber of Commerce (number: 2617), which will be sent with the lot.
Copy of Certificate of Antiquity compliant with the international CITES regulations drawn up by the CE.S.AR Archaeometric Study Centre based in London, Milan and Rome, together with the item. The original is only available upon request.

This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.