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Fine Antique Japanese
Okimono
Calligrapher
Poet
Holding Scroll
Signature: unsigned, Meiji, 19th Century
h. 5.25 in.(13.5cm), w. 3 in.(7.5cm),
d. 1.5 in.(4cm)
Condition: hairline,
age crack, o.a. very good! A
poet holds a scroll with the inscription: "Silent mountain where the distant pine
dreams." In an ink painting the brushed scene would be viewed with the poem; here
we see the youthful poet proudly holding his words aloft where they take on the
palpable quality of three dimensions. A large piece of fine tusk ivory is sleekly
carved, the face expressive and full of earnest character, the details finely
accomplished, with deep flowing curves in the gathers of the robe and engraved
floral designs. 
Private Collection
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