FURUKAWA CHOEN (BORN 1826) A Wood Okimono (Table Ornament) of a Goat and Kid Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th centuryFURUKAWA CHOEN (BORN 1826)A Wood Okimono (Table Ornament) of a Goat and Kid Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th centuryThe adult resting with its head raised to the left while its offspring nestles closely to its parent's side for comfort; signed beneath in a rectangular lacquer reserve Furukawa Choen. 19.5cm x 24cm (7 5/8in x 9½in).Better known as a carver of dolls and figures for mikoshi (festival floats), here Choen carves a naturalistic animal sculpture in typical mid-Meiji style.