AN IVORY HANDLE WITH DRAGON, SIGNED TOKO
IvoryJapanlate 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)A scaled dragon coiled around the slightly conical rod. Its rather small head is hidden between clouds and hard to see at first glance. He has long barbels and horns. A semi-sculptural work with some openwork. The upper end with a smooth ball, red-coloured signature TOKO in the lower area.LENGTH 24.3 CMCondition: Good condition with very minor fritting to the edges of the carvingProvenance: British private collection