Okimono (ornament) (1)

  Although it is slightly damaged this okimono (ornament), probably from the late nineteenth century, is too interesting not to display!  A Japanese woman in a kimono, which features patterns lightly carved into the ivory, is holding up a samurai helmet with crest and neck guard.
Object no :
NA
Collection :
Samurai and Society
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Japan
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
Ivory
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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