"Ivory Okimono. Shamisen Player. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)"
Ivory okimono depicting a street scene, a seated craftsman creating or repairing a shamisen resting on a stump; around him a teapot, an open book placed on a box, on the other side another box on which are placed an ink stone and brushes. Beautiful composition resting on a blackened wooden base. Japan Meiji period. Width: 9cm Height: 6cm. Waiting Cities