Hello, this item is a Japanese carved ivory okimono ensemble dating to the late 19th century, Meiji period, consisting of a seated male figure and a low table fitted with a raised game board, most likely representing a Go or Shogi board. The carving shows fine hand-worked detail in the facial features, garments, and wood-grain simulation on the table surface, a stylistic device commonly employed by Meiji ivory carvers to demonstrate technical skill. The underside bears Japanese characters, consistent with workshop or artisan inscriptions of the period, although not attributable to a known master carver. The scale, subject matter, and lack of himotoshi indicate this is an okimono rather than a functional netsuke, intended for display rather than wear. Such figural genre scenes were widely produced for both domestic appreciation and export during the late 19th century, reflecting everyday scholarly or leisure activities.

The condition is generally good for its age, with expected surface patina and wear, though there is a noted chip to the figure’s foot, which has not yet been restored and does affect value. The table element appears structurally sound and well preserved. Comparable late 19th-century Japanese ivory okimono groups of similar size, quality, and anonymous authorship typically sell on the market between USD 700 and USD 1,500, with condition playing a decisive role.