Asian Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 13 May 2019

Asian Works of Art
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a matagi, Meiji period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a matagi, Meiji period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a matagi, Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000

About this Item

A Japanese ivory okimono of a matagi, Meiji period (1868-1912)
the slightly bent figure with a bear bound to his back and its cub held in his left hand, his right ankle with a leaf, wearing hide boots, his robe engraved and stained with foliage, standing on an oval base, the figure re-glued to the base, damage, signed, two paper labels, 14,5cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export



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