Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
One of the geisha is kneeling with a fan in her hands head turned towards the standing figure,the other geisha sits cross legged hands out , she is carrying a tanto or wakisashi in her belt, the overall detailing is fabulous,the rear has mellowed to a honey colour from years of display, the underside is finished as good as the top and has a lovely three character signature in a tablet, all carved from one piece of ivory.

Simply gorgeous condition ready to enhance your collection !!
Approximate sizes
Height 4.5" 10 cm
Width 3.75" 9 cm
Depth 2.25" 5 cm
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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