Japan. Meiji period. Late 19th c. Walrus tooth with beautiful, shiny, amber-colored patina. In mokk? shape. In recessed relief with finely engraved and darkly accentuated details. Half figure of the standing Sh?ki with picture scroll in his hand. The back with the mineralized centre of the walrus tooth decorated with cloud pattern. Height 5.3cm, width 4cm. Condition A.
Provenance: -Collection Somerwil, Amsterdam.
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