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GEISHA In carved ivory holding a flute and a lotus branch topped with a firebird Japan, early 20th century H. 48 cm

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GEISHA In carved ivory holding a flute and a lotus branch topped with a firebird Japan, early 20th century H. 48 cm

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China, 20th century. Covered pot and Geisha in carved rose quartz and hard stone. Presented on their exotic openwork wood base. H. of the Geisha: 17 cm (excluding base). (Chipped hands, covered pot damaged, restored and missing).

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Ɏ CHIKAYOSHI: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A GEISHA WITH PUPPY Ɏ CHIKAYOSHI: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A GEISHA WITH PUPPY By Chikayoshi, signed Chikayoshi Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved as a geisha dressed in an elaborate long-sleeved kimono with ornate patterns contrasting with scattered blossoms and bamboo leaves. Her left hand raised holding a vessel, the right hand lowered pulling at her hems. She is accompanied by a small Chin dog playing with her kimono. Signed underneath CHIKAYOSHI – a pupil of the Tomochika school. HEIGHT 10 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Auction comparison: Compare a related ivory okimono by Chikayoshi, dated to the Meiji period, at Christie’s, Japanese Art & Design, 11 May 2011, London, lot 196 (sold for GBP 2,000). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000025-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

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