OSHIMA JOUN (1858-1940)A SilverOkimono (Table Ornament) of a Sennin or ScholarMeiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th centuryStanding and wearing typical, loose garments tied at the front, looking affectionately at a small gilt gosling resting on his left hand, and clutching a detachable, gnarled cane in the other hand; signed on the reverseJoun saku within a gilt reserve above the stamped single characterGin (Silver).31.5cm (12 3/8in) high.Provenance: See also the footnote to lot 243.