"An Ivory Okimono Depicting A Farmer On A Bamboo Stick"
Ivory okimono depicting a farmer sitting on a bamboo stick, captured in a moment of pause and serenity.The sculpture shows the farmer holding a bento box and chopsticks, ready to enjoy a meal that includes rice, edamame and bamboo. The farmer stops for a moment to look at a butterfly that has landed on a pumpkin to the bottom right of him.
Signed.
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 31 x 24 x 16 cm.
Ivory dimensions: 22 x 24 x 15 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition
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