Japan. Edo period. Mid-19th c. Bowl ivory with beautiful golden-yellow patina, disc Shibuichi with details in gold, silver and copper. In Takabori with finely engraved details Yama Uba with her foster-son Kintoki, playing with a Den-den daiko (taboret). ? 4.4cm. Signed: Hirochika & Kakihan. Condition A.
Provenance: -Collection Somerwil, Amsterdam.
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