Lot 377 , Two Japanese ivory okimono, early 20th century, 12.5cm

Two Japanese ivory okimono, early 20th century, the first of a fisherman and a young boy carrying a basket of fish, engraved two character signature to a green lacquer seal, 16.5cm, the second a sectional ivory figure of a boy holding a fruiting branch with flowers beside him, engraved two character signature to a red lacquer seal, 12.5cm
Estimate £200-300

First group of fisherman and young boy carrying fish is a little grubby but generally in good condition.
Second sectional ivory figure has some age cracks to the neck of the boy and to one leg and the base, there are cracks to the jar of flowers and evidence of a glue repair to one of the feet, otherwise good.


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Sold for £220