981. Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Lady Gentleman Figural Group Meiji Period 19thCt


A Superb Example of a Japanese Carved and Stained Ivory Standing Gentleman carrying a child, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Meiji Period (1868-1912). 

Realistically modelled with etched and stained decoration and typical headdress. 

The Japanese standing Gentleman dressed in traditional full length Kimono Dress with allover pattern including a woven straw Samuria hat, is holding a Sitar musical instrument on one hand and a cleaver on the other. The child secured to his back with similar costume. 

Condition: Superb condition with wonderful patination, no losses to anywhere.  underneath has wonderful age-wear.  

Height: (overall as shown) 8” (20.5cm). Width: (at base) 2.5” (6.55cm). Depth: (at base) 2” (5.25cm). 


Location: Dublin City, Ireland. 

Fixed price affordable Worldwide Store to door shipping.