The property of a Gentleman
A gold lacquer small okimono figure
19th century
In the form of a rakan seated cross-legged and holding a staff on an elaborately-caparisoned elephant, with details lacquered in gold takamakie and gyobu, the beast's tusks of ivory, its belly bearing an old collector's label; unsigned. 8.5cm (3 5/8in) high.
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