Okimono - Ivoire d’éléphant - Raffinato gruppo composto da tre figure - Papà con due bambini - Firmato Toshigyoku. - Japon - Période Meiji (1868–1912)

Fine okimono made up of three figures in ivory: a dad holding a basket full of persimmons with a rope and with a child on his shoulders, while the other is playing with a tambourine and attracting the attention of the younger one.
The group is rich in details and elements, from the tobacco box to the basket, to the bows that fasten the children's kimonos.
Signature engraved under the base: Toshigyoku.

In very good condition - the index finger of the right hand of the child being carried has been professionally restored, which can be seen with a magnifying glass.

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 the Milan Chamber of Commerce (number: 2617), which will be sent with the lot.
Along with the item is a copy of the certificate of antiquity conforming with the international CITES regulations, issued by CESAR, a centre of Archeometric studies with offices in London, Milan and Rome. The original is only available upon request.

This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.