A carved ivory tusk of figures and carts, the silk carriers, together with a carved stand, 75cm long.
349Y
The property of a Lady
An ivory tusk carving of a rural procession
Meiji Period
Carved as a procession of eight laden oxen harnessed behind each other, the largest animals at the front, three pulling carts wth three herdsmen restraining the leashes of three oxen, unsigned; with separate fixed wood stand. 68cm (26¾in) long, the stand 76.2cm (30in) long.
Sold for £1,500 inc. premium

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  • 象牙彫置物　牛と牛飼　無銘　明治時代

    Provenance: an English private collection.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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