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Antique
Japanese Ivory Okimono
Elephant Bridge
Signature:
Beikazu. Late 19th-Early 20th century
H
3 in.(7.5cm.), W 8.5 in.(21.5cm.), D 1 in.(2.5cm.)
measured from the widest outside curl is 11 inches
Condition: Excellent!
This
mid size ivory bridge measured from the outside curl
is 11 inches. The acute realism is a brilliant study
of elephants; symbol of prosperity and universal peace.
From the largest leading elephant to the baby last in
line, the bulk and presence of these six elephants are
perfectly captured. These delicately carved elephants
must have been carefully copied from European sculptures
during the Meiji restoration eras. Perhaps at around
the time when the ivory carver Ishikawa Komei won The
Best of Show in the Japanese British Exhibition in 1910.
This
well carved ivory bridge is from a single piece of quality
ivory. The ivory has an original aged light-cream patina
and a smooth polish. It has been signed by the artist;
and is in excellent condition.
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