Description A Japanese ivory okimono, featuring an amusing scene of an old farmer chasing his straw hat rolling on the ground. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Carrying a shovel on his left shoulder, leaning forward his body with reaching his right hand and left leg. Straw hat is rolling on the right side of ground. Three character mark on the bottom. With base: 5 1/2" x 12 3/8". 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: Junction of farmer's knee is loose; Hairline crack to his body.
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