Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono figure | Karako with Balloons | Meiji period | signed 13_December A really classical design and

A really classical design and superbly decorated

which doesn't detract if you like the "really old" look

one Flute retains the original Waterford foil label

A fox is prowling past with more of its family slinking quietly across the snow in the distance

Red Dress colourway

Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono figure | Karako with Balloons | Meiji period | signed 13_December A really classical design andJapanese Extensively Carved Ivory Okimono figure on wooden stand Karako with Balloons signed to base An exceptionally well carved piece depicting a rarely depicted scene, Karako inflating and playing with balloons in the shelter of a large pine tree About the Piece: Karako refers to traditional Chinese children at play, which is a popular decorative motif in classic Japanese arts like netsuke and okimono. A rare and charming depiction features karako