Description A group of four ivory okimono. Meiji Period (1868-1912). ++ Ivory okimono of a drunken man, enjoying his feast, surface painted with green pigment. Two character mark on the bottom. Approximately: 1 5/8" x 2". ++ Ivory okimono of a sitting Maitreya, relaxing his left hand on a bag. Two character mark and seal on the bottom. Approximately: 1 7/8" x 2 1/8". ++ Ivory okimono of a man with fish, squatting and holding a big fish with both hands. Two character mark and seal on the bottom. Approximately: 2" x 1 7/8". ++ Ivory okimono of a sitting man with an open treasurer bag, a rat sneaking nearby the coins. Two character mark and seal on the bottom. Approximately: 2" x 2 7/8". 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: Loss from tableware from his right hand; loss of his left fingers; minor abrasion to his body. ++ Hairline crack to his body; loss of tool from his right hand; abrasion to his right leg. ++ One crack to his back from head.
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