CARVED JAPANESE IVORY FIGURE OF AN ARMORER.

CARVED JAPANESE IVORY FIGURE OF AN ARMORER. 19th century. The artisan in a crouched position striking a sword blade with a mallet. The blade gripped by pincers in his left hand. The armorer with black cap tied around his chin and with black leggings, a water bucket to the left of the anvil. Please note: Artist character mark impressed in cinnabar beneath anvil. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Florida Collection. CONDITION: In very fine condition with nice mellow patina. 9-22289 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1213	$690.00	CARVED JAPANESE IVORY FIGURE OF AN ARMORER. 19th century. The artisan in a crouched position striking a sword blade with a mallet. The blade gripped by pincers in his left hand. The armorer with black cap tied around his chin and with black leggings, a water bucket to the left of the anvil. Please note: Artist character mark impressed in cinnabar beneath anvil. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: From a Florida Collection. CONDITION: In very fine condition with nice mellow patina. 9-22289 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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