04-23-201304-24-2013
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April 23, 2013 02:00 PMCalender
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Ivory Okimono of a Dancing Bijin

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2647BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 23, 2013 2:00PM

Description:

Ivory Okimono of a Dancing Bijin, Japan, 19th century, with two sashes waving around her body, one above her head and the other around her lower body, lightly coated in transparent wax or enamel, bears no signature, ht. 7 in.

Provenance: C. Will Chappell, Oneida, New York; Yamanaka & Co., Atlantic City, New Jersey; Yoshima & Co., Atlantic City, New Jersey; Kondo & Co., Atlantic City, New Jersey; Moore Brothers, Dr, Atlantic City, New Jersey; property by descent of the great-grandniece of Mrs. Chappell; copy of original receipt available.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

A cracked open to base, a hairline crack around head, light mold and dirt.


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Keywords

Japan, Atlantic City, Will Chappell, Yamanaka & Co., Yoshima & Co., Kondo & Co., Oneida, head , light mold and dirt