Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The three blindmen carved from ivory, walking through a stream indicated by incised lines on the original wood base, an ivory aquatic plant rising from the base, the man in the front walking with a cane and carrying a large bag and parasol on his back, the man behind him with a parasol as well, the man in the back with a large bag on his back, all three holding sticks with movable geta hanging from them, to protect their belongings from the water, all three with cheerful expressions. HEIGHT 12.2 cm, LENGTH 20 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection.
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The three blindmen carved from ivory, walking through a stream indicated by incised lines on the original wood base, an ivory aquatic plant rising from the base, the man in the front walking with a cane and carrying a large bag and parasol on his back, the man behind him with a parasol as well, the man in the back with a large bag on his back, all three holding sticks with movable geta hanging from them, to protect their belongings from the water, all three with cheerful expressions. HEIGHT 12.2 cm, LENGTH 20 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection.
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