An Ivory Pipecase**
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Hokusai
Pierce-carved to resemble a woven basket, the surface details finely etched and lightly stained to simulate bamboo strips, the signature in an inlaid metal reserve
7½in. (19cm.) long
An Ivory Pipecase**
Meiji Period (late 19th Century), with signature Hokusai
Pierce-carved to resemble a woven basket, the surface details finely etched and lightly stained to simulate bamboo strips, the signature in an inlaid metal reserve
7½in. (19cm.) long
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