†λ A GOOD JAPANESE IVORY CARVING

†λ A GOOD JAPANESE IVORY CARVING, OKIMONO

MEIJI 1868-1912

Depicting a kneeling monk surrounded by implements to perform a tea ceremony, smiling as he turns towards a large kettle by his side transforming into a tanuki, the racoon-dog with a benevolent expression, a two character signature for Sosai in a red lacquer tablet underneath, 11.3cm.