An ivory Okimono of two Samurai and a horse

Description:

Japan, Meiji period.
H. 7 cm
Lively carved Okimono depicting two samurai and a horse. One samurai is shown falling headfirst from the standing horse, while the other warrior lies beneath the horse, holding the reins with one hand. Weight: 75 g.
From an old North German private collection, acquired prior to 1990, 1995 documented on a collector's card - Minor wear, one foot of a samurai with repair