SEISHI: A BOY AS CIRCUS ARTIST
By Seishi, signed SeishiJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved and incised ivory okimono with minute Shibayama inlays in lacquer, mother-of-pearl and horn. The boy is carefully balancing on a large ball, which itself rests on a circular base with an engraved key fret border. Tsuishu lacquer cartouche with artist signature SEISHI inlaid to base.HEIGHT 17.8 cmCondition: Near perfect condition. Nicely grown patina with a golden-yellow color. No losses of inlays, one tiny repair to proper right hand.Provenance: British collection.