Pair of ivory cufflinks decorated with figures inlaid with various metals, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Each square-shaped cufflink is adorned on one side with metal figures worked in repoussé and patina. On one, a woman carries a basket of fish on her head, while another crouches with a basket of shells at her feet. On the other, two figures sketch a dance step. 3 x 3 cm; gross weight: 18 g N°CIC: FR2307515862-K These buttons are typical of the objects made for tourists at the end of the 19th century, seeking to bring back a souvenir from Japan.