JAPON, début du XXème siècle Gardener near a well, animated by a bird. Group made of ivory (Elephantidae spp; > 20%) (pre-Convention) and polished bone. Rectangular base, with curved corners, in stained wood, resting on four legs. Signed in a cartouche on the reverse of the base. Gross weight: 385 g. - Total dimensions: 22.2 x 13.8 x 10.5 cm. Some missing parts, notably the well coping and the rocks. Fixing of the gallows to be revised.