An ivory okimono of standing Kannon, Japan, Meiji period, holding the lustral water vase and a lotus flower, adorned with various ornaments, wearing a phoenix headdress, on a lotiform pedestal, signed 朝山 (Chôzan), 24.5 cm high

An ivory okimono of standing Kannon, Japan, Meiji period, holding the lustral water vase and a lotus flower, adorned with various ornaments, wearing a phoenix headdress, on a lotiform pedestal, signed 朝山 (Chôzan), 24.5 cm high

Overall wear to the surface

The inner part of the base no longer fits very well and is coming loose

There is a screw on the inside of the lotiform base

Some traces of glue on the lotiform pedestal

A few small cracks

Some surface scratches This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.