An ivory okimono of two tortoises. Late 19th entury - image-1

Lot 48 Dα

An ivory okimono of two tortoises. Late 19th entury

Auction 1146 - overview Cologne
06.12.2019, 14:00 - Japan, India/South-East Asia
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 3.720 € (incl. premium)

An ivory okimono of two tortoises. Late 19th entury

A tortoise crawls over the carapace of a larger animal, both with head widely extended. The eyes of mother-of-pearl and black glass. Signed Kômei with kaô. Small chip to one claw.
Height 5 cm; length 7.8 cm

Provenance

Private collection, France