A Japanese ivory okimono of Handaka Sonja, Meiji period, signed Shozan, the rakan with summoning a dragon above him, whilst holding a sceptre over an incense burner, incised two character signature, Dimensions 22.5 cm high, wood stand Condition Report There is a hairline age crack to his right ankle, slight yellowing to the Ivory in places. The top claw of the Dragon is a sectional piece with a join around the ankle with evidence of glue around the area although we believe this is where the piece was just loose and not a replacement or a break. Otherwise in good condition with no restoration or losses.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.