Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of a Samurai

The finely modeled warrior has a moveable right arm and strikes a defensive pose, the hilts of his katana and a wakizashi being visible. Old export labels on the bottom.

6.25 in.

Private Collection Pinehurst, North Carolina

Excellent old surfaces with dark age patina.

Lower portions of the swords are missing; small age hairline.

$200 - 400