Figures and dragons, 2 okimono, 1 ivory and 1 marine ivory, Japan, first half of the 20th century, 21.5 cm and 28 cm high (lacks and restorations)

Figures and dragons, 2 okimono, 1 ivory and 1 marine ivory, Japan, first half of the 20th century, 21.5 cm and 28 cm high (lacks and restorations)

Okimono with the woman:
Some lacks
Some splits
Restorations
Some holes
The base is in ivory, the rest is in walrus ivory
The tongue of the dragon can be removed

Okimono with the man:
The part where the signature is, under the base, has been removed.
Presence of a hole and two splits near this area, which is fragilized
Some splits
Presence of glue traces to the sword and between the base and the feet, restorations
Some chips

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