Six ivory okimono


Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryComprising two models of 'The Clam's Dream', the larger example carved with an interior rural scene depicting an oxherd and oxen, unsigned, 2.1cm x 6.2cm (13/16in x 2 7/16in); the smaller model carved with a fishing scene, signed Jitsubi, 1.5cm x 5cm (5/8in x 2in); the third a family of chin dogs, three puppies surrounding their mother, unsigned, 6.7cm x 8.2cm (2 5/8in x 3¼in); the fourth a humorous model of three frogs balancing on a large leaf, unsigned, 14cm (5¼in) long; the fifth of Gama Sennin supporting a toad on his head and a miniature sage riding a snail crawling up his leg, signed Masa to, 8.2cm (3 3/8in) high; the last an okimono netsuke of three frogs on a large lotus, one umpiring his companions wrestling, unsigned, 2.7cm x 4cm (1in x 1½in). (6).