Author: Unknown artist
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Ivory statue of a falconer
Japanese | Meiji period, 19th century
The masterly carving here shows every fold of the falconer’s costume and the soft plumage of the bird. This piece was probably made by a member of the Tokyo Ivory Sculptors’ Association, which was set up by the governemtn to ensure that the skills were not lost.
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