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December 01, 2014

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LOT 7

Lot 7

Finely Carved Ivory Okimono of a Hagoromo Tale, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Finely Carved Ivory Okimono of a Hagoromo Tale, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Lot 7 Details
Finely Carved Ivory Okimono of a Hagoromo Tale, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

A Buddhist angel wearing a ‘hagoromo’ (feathered robe) with phoenix characteristics, a lute in her left hand while standing over a fisherman
height 8.3" — 21 cm.
inscribed signature

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,840
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Finely Carved Ivory Okimono of a Hagoromo Tale, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
  • Finely Carved Ivory Okimono of a Hagoromo Tale, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
  • Finely Carved Ivory Okimono of a Hagoromo Tale, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Provenance:

The Estate of Harry Handel (1916-1972), owner of Everyman’s Bookshop in Montreal. Purchased during the 1950’s at the Gurie Gallery, thence by descent within the family.

Note:

For a similar ivory okimono, see Bonham’s London, May 17, 2012, lot 181.
This item contains material that is protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). Please review your country’s import and export laws before bidding on this item. Obtaining the appropriate permits is the responsibility of the client.

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