A Tokyo School ivory figure of a young samurai By Masakage, Meiji Period
A Tokyo School ivory figure of a young Samurai
By Masakage, Meiji Period
Standing barefoot and leaning slightly, holding a long sword resting on the ground in one hand, with the other he offers a persimmon to a curious monkey that playfully hangs from his arm attempting to grab the fruit, signed in a square reserve Masakage. 25cm (9 7/8in) high.
Sold for £3,375 inc. premium

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  • 象牙彫置物 若侍と猿 正景作 明治時代

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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