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Okakoto
Kyoto, mid-18th century
ivory Kanzan and Jittoku
length 2 5/8 in., 6.8 cm
The two friends hold an unrolled scroll while the standing Kanzan points to the text within. Jittoku rests his broom behind his poet-friend. Stained to highlight details. Signed on the underside along the edge of Jittoku's robe, Okakoto.
$8,000
another view and signature

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