NO RESERVE Japanese Meiji Period Bone & Horn Inlay Panel – 81 × 50 cm – ca. 1880–1900 A large and beautifully detailed Japanese wall panel featuring carved bone and horn inlays depicting a charming rural scene of an elderly man and a boy harvesting fruit. The figures and objects are rendered in high relief with remarkable craftsmanship, set against a dark wooden background. Materials • Carved bone (faces, hands, legs, tools, basket) and mother of pearl (tool) – no ivory • Dyed horn and bone for garments and accents • Lacquered wood background • Wooden frame Dimensions • Height: 81 cm • Width: 50 cm Condition • Good antique condition with expected signs of age. • Minor surface wear and light cracks in some bone elements, consistent with age. • Frame shows small scratches and wear. • No missing inlays. Period • Meiji period (circa 1880–1900) Description written by ChatGPT