Description A group of two Japanese carved ivory okimono. ++ An old man drinking and sitting on a on a wood stake, his straw hat is by his side. Meiji Period (1868-1912). One character mark is signed on the bottom. 4 3/8" x 3 3/4". ++ A farmer, bent over working the ground beneath him with an axe. His right foot stepping on the wood. Two patches to his back . Signed "Masayuki" on the bottom. W: 2 1/4", H: 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: Missing flagon; some stains to the body.
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