YOKOHAMA O'KIN (1880-1948) (EUGÈNIE JUBIN, KNOWN AS)
Imaginary fruit, unique piece
Exceptional box evoking the shape of a cucurbit.
Proof in ivory very finely and deeply carved with lanceolate reserves, starting at the base and ending at the top of the lid, receiving balls finished with concentric circles receiving small gold nails.
The cover is made of coral finely carved in the arborescent style.
Work executed by the artist in the 1920s.
Signed O. KIN, oval stamp under the base.
Height : 10,5 cm - Diameter : 10 cm
Provenance :
- Amédée Revet, Master ivory carver in Paris. Possible supplier of raw ivory to Georges Bastard and Yokohama O'Kin.
- By descent.
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