Lot 645A, A large Japanese sectional ivory and whale tooth model of the Takarabune, Meiji period, L. 36.5cm, on a wood stand carved as waves

A large Japanese sectional ivory and whale tooth model of the Takarabune, Meiji period, the seven gods of good fortune aboard with shibayama style decoration to their robes, engraved two character signature by the rudder, L. 36.5cm, on a wood stand carved as waves
Estimate £500-700

There are losses to the staffs of two figures. Fukurokuju is loose missing both hands which may have been attached to a tiller now lacking. The rudder is loose and there is a small area of filler/dried glue on the bottom of the prow of the ship. There are some age cracks to some of the figures.


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Sold for £650