Pair of Faux Amber Carvings of WalnutsJapan, 19th/20th century, the surface decorated with vines of double gourd and leaves, one of them with a mark possibly reading "Ukeshi," ht. to 2 in. Provenance: From the David Drabkin Collection, many of which were loaned to the Yale University Art Gallery for exhibition/research. Mr. Drabkin formed his art collection while residing in many parts of Asia, including Japan, China, and Thailand. His keen interest in Asian art led him to build a close relation with many fellow art collectors, gallery owners, art historians, and art dealers, such as J.J. Lally.