A very fine ivory okimono carved as a pair of Rakkan, rather in the guise of Ashinaga and Tenaga; one Rakkan attempting to pull a Kappa from the sea, 19cm high, signed Koyosai, Meiji PeriodProvenance: The Property of a Lady. From a Private Collection acquired by her Great-Grandfather and all collected prior to his death in 1944.PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORY. Buyers must be aware that regulations of several countries, including USA, prohibit the import of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Ewbank's advise prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country that they must familiarise themselves with the relevant import/export regulations prior to bidding. They are responsible for their shipping arrangements, and the onus is therefore on them to arrange their own shipping. .Please note that some deterioration or damage extant, including: area of rim loss to oval stand; extremity fritting to one robe; and some repair, mostly apparent on the left leg of standing Rakkan.