Finely carved, inlaid Meiji Okimono totem, Late 19th c., Japan, elaborate carving depicting Fujin, god of wind, standing below his bag of wind, together with Raijin, god of thunder, framed by four gilt tomoe and a Kappa reaching for his foot, standing on an openwork, naturalistically carved tree trunk, the underside finely carved with woodgrain design, 16"h x 5"dia

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Good/Fair, a few break losses, shrinkage splits, one repair at base, dusty surface **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.