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ANTIQUE #SA474104

A Charming Japanese IVory Okimono Of A Boy Performing A Lion Dance

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this nice quality carved Meiji period Ivory Okimono of a young boy performing the Shi Shi - Mai ( lion dance ), a traditional Asian dance found that takes place in both China and Japan usually to celebrate the new year, the young boy is smiling and clearly enjoying this event, his kimono, trousers and costume are decorated throughout in great detail, the underside incised by an artist known as ''Gyokuichi.
 
The condition is superb throughout.
 
Approximate sizes:
 
Height: 6.3/8'' 16.2 cm
 
Width: 2'' 5 cm
 
Depth 1.5'' 3.8 cm
 
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required
 
 
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Antique SA474104 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD