Pair of Miniature Japanese Bone Figures
This lot comprises two miniature Japanese bone figures, each depicting a standing male figure in a bent or stooping pose. The figure on the left has a broad, smiling face and holds a rope-like bundle at its side, while the figure on the right leans forward with a bundle carried over its shoulder. The garments are finely decorated with incised linework and patterned detailing, with touches of red and black pigment to the faces, headwear and costume. Each figure stands on an oval base with incised lines, and the carving is noticeably detailed for its small scale.
Condition and Collector Interest
Both figures show age-related discolouration and surface wear, most noticeably on the underside of the bases, and some of the pigment decoration is worn. The condition is consistent with their age, and no obvious repairs are visible. As a pair, the figures offer an appealing example of small-scale Japanese bone carving for collectors of antique Japanese figures and Asian curios, and they would sit well in a display of similar carved works.
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