A Japanese carved ivory clam's dream okimono, Meiji period, the slightly open shell revealing a carved and pierced diorama of figures at work with pavilion and trees beyond, incised and red stained two-character signature to base, length 8.5cm, on a carved softwood stand, modelled with crashing waves, total height 10cm. Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.