Signed with a kakihanJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The large okimono depicting a family of fishermen, the bucktoothed adult holding up his child which clumsily holds a basket with two turtles inside, the second child below holding up another turtle which has fallen out of the basket. The details are superbly carved. An elaborate sagemono set is tied to the man’s obi in the back. The underside of the circular base is neatly incised with three further turtles surrounding the artist’s monogram.HEIGHT 36 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear and age cracks.Provenance: French private collection.