Japanese ivory barge of eight 'Gods of Good Fortune', on a wooden base
Lot 352Y
An ivory okimono of the takarabune (treasure ship)
By Gyokushin, Meiji/Taisho Period
Sold for £ 2,750 (US$ 3,863) inc. premium

Lot Details
Property from an English collection
Japanese ivory barge of eight 'Gods of Good Fortune', on a wooden base
An ivory okimono of the takarabune (treasure ship)
By Gyokushin, Meiji/Taisho Period
The 'Seven Gods of Good Fortune' seated or standing on the open deck with their respective attributes, the hull of simulated wood planks with a ho-o figurehead, some details inlaid with coral, jade and hard stones, signed Gyokushin; with separate wood stand carved in the form of simulated breaking waves.
21.3cm x 35cm (8 3/8in x 13in). (3).

Footnotes

  • 象牙彫置物　七福神宝船　玉心作　明治/大正時代
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