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Figure - avoriolina - 'Water carrier' - Japan - Second half 20th century
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Figure - avoriolina - 'Water carrier' - Japan - Second half 20th century

Large statue depicting a 'Geisha' carrying water. Made in the East, in the 1960s, refined by hand and probably made from 'avoriolina', ivory/bone powder and resin, to imitate ivory. Note the rich details of the dress and hair. Good vintage condition with a lovely patina, minimal signs of wear. Size: approx. 43 x 19 cm

No. 27964279

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Figure - avoriolina - 'Water carrier' - Japan - Second half 20th century

Figure - avoriolina - 'Water carrier' - Japan - Second half 20th century

Large statue depicting a 'Geisha' carrying water.
Made in the East, in the 1960s, refined by hand and probably made from 'avoriolina', ivory/bone powder and resin, to imitate ivory.
Note the rich details of the dress and hair.
Good vintage condition with a lovely patina, minimal signs of wear.
Size: approx. 43 x 19 cm

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