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429. A Japanese Ivory Carving of an Egg Inspector
A humorous ivory carving depicting a man carrying a wicker basket full of eggs, he carefully examines one of them holding it in his right hand; his kimono decorated with etched fans, stylized foliage and a mountainous landscape on the back. Applied black pigments highlight the design. Bottom marked with maker's insignia. Measures approx. 5"T.
600/800
Sold: $747.50
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430. An Ivory Carving of a Bird
A graceful carving of a bird perched on a tree trunk accented with flowers. Applied black pigments highlight feather accents. The carving is adhered to a carved wood base. Overall with the base the carving measures approx. 11"T.
500/600
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431. A Signed Ivory Carving of a Puppet Master
Carved ivory figurine of a puppet master holding a puppet of a woman in a kimono, another puppet rests near his feet, and a female face mask suspended from his belt. Applied tea and black pigments. Signed on the bottom. Measures approx. 10"T x 2-1/2"W x 2"D.
1,000/1,200
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432. A Carved Ivory Figural with Warriors
A carved ivory figural depicting a dynamic fighting scene underneath a pine tree between a warrior armed with a bow and a peasant armed with an axe. Sparsely applied black pigment. Base marked with maker's insignia. Measures approx. 8-3/4"H x 3" at base.
1,200/1,500
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433. An Allegorical Ivory Carving of A Man with a Monkey
A cleverly carved ivory figurine depicting a man holding a monkey on his back - an allegory for a serious problem that will not go away. Applied black pigments. Measures approx. 7"T.
400/600
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434. An Ivory Carving of an Elder
An Ivory carving of an elder man holding a staff in his right hand; the man is depicted with a long beard and a heartfelt smile. Tea and black pigments highlight the texture and details of the carving. The figurine is adhered to a carved wooden base. No maker's marks found. With the base measures approx. 6-1/2"T.
400/600
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435. A Polychrome Ivory Carving of a Peasant
A very nice ivory carving of a peasant with his right hand raised; holding a small basket in his right hand. Finely engraved designs on his clothes include flowers, fans, and axe motifs, all highlighted with various color pigments. The carving bears a maker's mark on the bottom. Measures approx. 6-3/4"T.
600/800
Sold: $488.75
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436. A Pair of Carved Ivory Foo Dogs
A very nice pair of traditional Foo dog ivory carvings. Depicted with lovely details and applied black pigments. Adhered to a carved wood footed bases. Overall with the bases measure approx. 6-1/2"T.
800/900
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437. A Pair of Signed Carved Ivory Figurines of Sleeping Gods
Tea-stained carved ivory figurines of sleeping gods depicted with peaceful facial expressions. Signed on bottom. Measure approx. 3"T.
300/400
Sold: $230.00
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438. A Carved Ivory Elephant with a Howdah
A finely carved elephant with an ornate howdah carrying two persons and a mahout (a person who drives an elephant). The elephant is attached to a footed platform with guards on each corner. No maker's marks found. Overall measures approx. 5"T x 4"L x 2"W.
400/600
Sold: $437.00
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