Description A group of three ivory okimono of old men. Meiji Period (1868-1912). ++ Ivory okimono of a sennin with toad and snake. Holding a toad in his hand, a snake winding around his feet. Signature to the bottom. 4 9/16"x 2 1/4". ++ Ivory okimono of a Japanese minister, holding a pen in his right hand and a plaque in left hand. 4 3/4" x 2". ++ Ivory okimono of an old man holding corn in his left hand, and kneeling on one knee. 3 7/16" x 1 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: Hairline cracks throughout the body; one chip to his left sleeve. ++ Hairline cracks to both shoulders, trousers and clothes; crazing to his head; repair remain on the bottom.
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