A Japanese ivory okimono depicting a hunter with an Onagadori rooster

Okimono expertly carved from a single block of ivory depicting a hunter in the company of an Onagadori rooster. A child stands at the hunter's feet while he strokes the rooster's feathers.

This okimono features the Yukiharu ?? signature in relief under the base within a rectangular reserve in red lacquer.

Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 29 x 7.5 x 6 cm.

State of conservation: Very good