Japanese Ivory Okimono

Meiji period

High 33,5 cm

A Large Japanese Ivory Okimono of Jurojin.

Japanese Ivory Okimono. The god of wisdom is standing on a rocky base, with a rabbit at his feet, the immortal holding a basket of grapes, a turtle at his shoulder (the turtle a symbol of longevity, typically accompanies him as a messenger) and supporting the figure of a boy.