Important carved ivory* okimono

Important carved ivory* okimono depicting an old man and a child picking pumpkins.
Fine carving details. Two-character mark under the base.

Height: 23 cm

The base and ground basket are missing.

* Elephant spp (Elephantidae spp) ivory specimen in compliance with the AM of May 4, 2017 allowing the commercial use of antique Elephantidae ivory. A CITES re-export permit will be required for export out of the EU, at the expense of the future buyer.

A fine Japanese 19th century ivory okimono carving group of an older man and a child picking pumpkins. Two characters signature on a red seal at the base.