An ivory study of an ox and calf by Tomotada, Kyoto, 18th century

Estimate

6,000 - 7,000 GBP

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Description

6.2cm., 2 1/2 in.

the adult recumbent with its head slightly lowered, staring impassively ahead, its offspring, snuggled up against its side, attempting to lick its mother's cheek, a thin halter rope runs from the parent's nose and trails up across her back, signed Tomotada

Exhibited

Eskenazi Ltd., June 1998