Lot 580 D‡α

An ivory okimono of a street entertainer. Late 19th century

Probably a sarumawashi beating a drum and surrounded by props such as a flute, Okame mask, shishi mask, wig, clappers, eboshi and a staff. The nails of drum inlaid black. Signed in an irregular reserve: Chikahide. The monkey on the shoulder missing.
Height 7 cm