JAPAN - MEIJI period (1868 - 1912) Ivory Okimono (Elephantidae SPP), peasant holding his hoe on his shoulder, a tuft of hay at his feet. Signed Toshibun. H. 12 cm Enclosed is an ivory netsuke (Elephantidae SPP), a seated child. H. 2.6 cm The okimon shown here is typical of the early 20th century. The demand for precious Japanese objects for the European market was very high at the time, and ivory okimono met this demand. They usually depict scenes of daily life, "small trades" and craftsmen, or finely carved divinities and characters from Japanese folklore. The CITES certificate will be given to the buyer.