A Japanese boxwood and ivory okimono,

A Japanese boxwood and ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved with four monkeys appraising a hanging scroll of a painting with Shouki catching a monkey, signed Masayoshi tou , 18.5cm high Provenance: From the Estate of Mrs Althea Lloyd. IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: FU1XDLS3. Condition Report Signs of glue to the connection between the main group and the right monkey. Restoration to the body, right arm and right thumb of the far left monkey, and to the right pinky finger of the far right monkey and the middle monkey. The top of the scroll with a small crack, one ivory roller end loose, the top of ivory rope broken and glued. A small chip to the bottom of the stick.