Travelling Seller

Travelling Seller

A magnificent Japanese fine ivory carving of an Edo Period travelling seller standing on a circular plinth.
Head partially shaved, hair tied in Chonmage. Dressed in 3/4 quarter kimono bearing stylised poplar leaf designs, a sleeveless haori and chequered patterned leggings, his feet clad in traditional split toe socks and straw sandals.

A sturdy bamboo pole on his right shoulder from which hangs an assorted multitude of his wares. Woven cane baskets, trays, and sifters of many different designs. A drum, a gourd, Daruma doll head, fan, broom, a large dice and more.

Superbly carved with much attention paid to the fine details.

Early 20th century.

Signed: Eisho

The ivory of good aged colour and patina

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Condition: Excellent

Dimensions are maximum measurements

Ivory
Height about: 20.5 cm
Width about: 14.2 cm
Depth about: 9.1 cm
Weight 860 grams

A$5,000