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Lot 345 ♣ - A201AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Wednesday, 01. June 2022, 02.00 PM

AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A CRAB FISHERMAN.

Japan, Meiji period, height 30.5 cm.
Finely carved in the expressive Tokyo school style. Signed in red inlaid tablet Munekatsu. Light cracks of age.
This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.


Old Swiss private collection purchased in the 1950s and 1960s in Asia. Thence by descent to the grandchildren.


CHF 1 500 / 2 500 | (€ 1 550 / 2 580)

Sold for CHF 1 875 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.