Japan. Meiji period. About 1900. Ivory, carved and finely engraved, the eyes highlighted with black pigment. The fisherman is holding a turtle with a long algae tail (minogame), in front of him his little son has caught a crab with his fishing rod. Maybe a mitate depiction of Ebisu. A tabako pouch with pipe case (kiserzutsu) on a netsuke at the belt of the fisherman is a nice detail. Height 33.8cm, ? 10.5cm. Sign. underneath: Ikido. Condition A/B.
Provenance: -German private collection.
Please note that objects made of ivory, rhinoceros horn and turtle shell, due to Cites regulations can only sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited. Please note that objects made of ivory, rhinoceros horn and turtle shell, due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.