Japan. Edo period. Early 19th c. Bowl ivory, disc Shibuichi with details in gold and copper. In Takabori with finely engraved details the god of luck Jur?jin with knotted wooden staff in his right hand, stroking his long beard with the other hand. ? 4.3cm. Signed: Tenmin yoshi, cf. Reikichi p. 98, active 1830-1843. Condition A/B.
Provenance: -Collection Somerwil, Amsterdam.
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