Antique
Japanese Ivory Okimono Young
Bride In
Ceremonial Gown
Signed: Hozan, Circa: Showa, mid 1900S'
H
4 in.(10cm), W 1.5 in.(3.5cm), D 1 in.(2.5cm)
Condition: excellent! Fine
quality ivory, cream color marked with striations, depicting a bride in traditional
regalia, nicely carved with flowing drapery and bows; a quality of freshness in
the rhythmic composition, comely features and details drawn with delicate engraving,
sumi and pigments in shades of red, green and gold describing lotus, bamboo, clouds
and plum blossoms.
Private Collection
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