Offered by Mastromauro Japanese Art
Okimono depicting a Japanese craftsman building a traditional Japanese helmet, the Kabuto.
This Kabuto is a “kawari kabuto”, decorated with imaginative and distinctive elements.
The combination of carved ivory, mother of pearl and coral offers a wealth of detail and color to the scene, creating a fascinating contrast between the different textures and materials.
Signed under the Kyosai base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji 19th century
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 7 cm.
State of conservation: Very good