Description A group of two carved and inked ivory okimono of an elderly couple holding broom and rake. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Two character signatures on both bottoms. ++ Male holding fan in his left hand and rake in his right hand. 5 1/2" x 2". ++ Female with ribbon tied to her head, holding broom in her left hand. 5 1/4" x 2 1/2". THIS LOT CONTAINS ANIMAL OR PLANT MATERIAL THAT MAY BE RESTRICTED UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, AND/ OR LOCAL LAW. BIDDERS SHOULD CHECK ALL APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT WILDLIFE RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO PLACING A BID. THE BUYER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ANY NECESSARY LICENSE OR PERMITS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OR TRANSPORT OF THE OBJECT. Condition: Cracks to both figures.
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