Offered by Mastromauro Japanese Art
Ivory okimono depicting an Ainu hunter dragging a bear in a woven bamboo basket. Beside him, a cub watches intently as the hunter concentrates on the effort of pulling a long rope.
Signed Haruchika (Shunsh?) ?? under the base.
Period: Meiji, late 19th century.
Dimensions: 9 x 16 x 9 cm.
Condition: Very good.
