"Okimono, Very Fine Ivory Sculpture: The Happy Fisherman. 19th Century Japan"
The fisherman presents his basket and his beautiful fish, he salutes, smiling, raising his straw hat as if to thank him for his beautiful catch. Very fine carving down to the smallest detail. Carved ivory, engraved with a beautiful patina, very good condition.
Signed under the base in a red wax seal, probably Japan Meiji period (1868-1912)
Height: 15.5 cm – width: 5.5 cm – depth: 4.5 cm