Ivory Okimono-netsuke, representing a woodcarver, Japan, 19th century The seated carver holds between his legs a head of a religious deity that he is working on with a chisel, assisted by his apprentice who is holding the head, a set of tools at their feet. Signed underneath on the reverse of the garment Kosho Ryotô - 小埜凌東. Natural Himotoshi passing between the feet. Height: 4.5 cm; weight: 44 g Accompanied by a handwritten and illustrated description by the collector. The CIC certificate will be given to the buyer. Étienne de Villaret Collection - lots 81 to 96