"A Boxwood And Ivory Okimono Of A Seated Man Drinking Sake"
A boxwood and ivory okimono depicting a seated man enjoying sake, the traditional Japanese beverage.
The figure, with a concentrated yet slightly inebriated expression, holds a small bowl in his right hand and a sake bottle in his left.
The face, hands, and feet are carved in ivory, contrasting with the warm tone of the boxwood used for the robes, which are finely engraved with floral motifs.
Period: Meiji, late 19th century
Dimensions: 8 × 9 × 7 cm
Condition: Excellent, with natural age lines in the ivory
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