Lot 326 , A Japanese inlaid ivory okimono of a street vendor, Meiji period, height 16cm

A Japanese inlaid ivory okimono of a street vendor, Meiji period, the figure supporting wares including drums, masks, hats and baskets, engraved two character signature to a red lacquer plaque, height 16cm
Estimate £400-600

Tip of the main bamboo carrying pole has broken away at the front and is missing, small section of strapping connecting what he is carrying in his left hand also missing, otherwise a little dirty, one discoloured flaw to the left of his face near the ear.


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Sold for £850