Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of a Woodcutter

standing with one foot resting on a wood stump, one hand holding a branch to protect himself, at his feet a snake coiled around his axe and chasing a frog, signed ‘芳昌 -Hosho’ (A/F)

Measurements:

height 18.5 cm

Provenance:

The Collection of a Gentleman, Sydney

• EStimate $700 - $900
• sold $900 Incl BP