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Asian Art / 东方艺术

Wednesday 29 April 2026, 11:00 AM • Milan

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☼ Large ivory okimono of a wandering shamisen player, signed, Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)

Estimate

€ 1.200 - 1.400

Sold

€ 1.524

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

cm. 34,5x13,5x11
Depicted in the act of holding the instrument before him with both hands, ready to play, with a very lively facial expression, half-closed eyes and deep wrinkles. The short kimono worn over leggings with ankle wraps and straw sandals is entirely covered in a dense incised geometric lattice; numerous accessories rendered in great detail hang at his side and back
Lot accompanied by CITES certification

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