Lot #268 - Japanese Ivory Okimono, unusual carving displays a Samurai helping a drunken friend, at either side of each of the pair are a pair of sake merchants,
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Auction House:Shapiro Auctions
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Sale Name:Emporium
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Sale Date:23 Sep 2012 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:268
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Lot Description:Japanese Ivory Okimono, unusual carving displays a Samurai helping a drunken friend, at either side of each of the pair are a pair of sake merchants,
the detail in workmanship is excellent, with particular emphasis on the clothing and facial features, middle 19th century, original receipts available
height 20 cm -
Maker:Japanese Ivory Okimono
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Provenance:Formerly on loan to the Pittsburgh Museum, ex: H. J Heinz Collection, ex: Ashkenazie and Company 1982, Private Collection, Sydney,
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Estimate:A$18,000 - 22,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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