Lot 204 , A Japanese walrus ivory okimono of a fisherman, early 20th century 29cm

A Japanese walrus ivory okimono of a fisherman, early 20th century 29cm

A Japanese walrus ivory okimono of a fisherman, early 20th century 29cm
Estimate £100-150

Signed underneath.
Tips of the bird's wings are broken off. Bird has been broken off at some point and glued back on, leaving glue residue visible.
There are several age cracks and crazing.
The granular core shows in some areas.


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Sold for £140