Japanese carved figure, fisherman holding goose and fish in ivory 'A/F', 19th century signed, height 13 cm
Japanese carved ivory parrot, perched on a carved timber stand, accented in green, blue and yellow tones, length 14 cm, total height including stand, 21.5 cm
Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman. Standing holding his catch leaning on a staff. Raised from a wooden base. Height 26 cm
A Japanese ivory Meiji period figure of Woodsman. Resting on a large bundle of firewood. Some losses. Width 14 cm
A Japanese Meiji period ivory crane. Raised on a fitted wooden stand. 10 x 15 cm
Meiji Period Gold Lacquer Shodana Display Cabinet with Inlay
An impressive hardwood and shibayama style inlaid gold lacquer Shodana display cabinet, Meiji period, fitted with an asymmetrical arrangement of cupboards, with sliding panels, doors and drawer fronts, decorated in ivory and mother of pearl inlay on gold…
Meiji Period Shibayama Style Hardwood Shodana Cabinet
An elaborately decorated and carved hardwood Shodana cabinet, Meiji period, with shibayama style blue lacquer panels and doors inlaid in mother-of-pearl, ivory and bone including sliding doors and drawers, with various cupboards and shelves within the…
Meiji Period Japanese Marine Ivory Carved Polar Bear Statue
A Japanese marine ivory carved polar bear statue, Meiji period, 19th century, seal mark to paw, 10 cm high
Japanese Ivory and Wood Cutter Figure by Master Carver
Rare Japanese ivory and wooden figure, beautifully carved ivory detailed head, hands and feet of a wood cutter seated on a carved log, with detailed carving to his clothes etc. Signed by the artist to the base
Antique ivory napkin ring, Japanese carved ivory napkin ring with detailed scholar scenes
A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), the bearded man carved standing proudly in traditional attire, carrying a fish one hand and caressing his long beard with the other, a basket of his catch behind him, raised on a shaped…
An antique Japanese ivory figure of a sailor blowing conch shell, height 17.5 cm
An antique Japanese ivory figure of a clam farmer, length 12.5 cm
An antique Japanese carved ivory tiger statue with mother of pearl inlaid eyes and carved timber base, Meiji period, 19th century, seal mark to rear paw, 13 cm long
An antique Japanese carved ivory bust of a lady's face, on later wooden stand, Meiji period, 19th century, the bust 9.5 cm high, 13.5 cm high overall
A stunning antique Japanese carved ivory spoon with tendrils and leaves, Meiji period, 19th century, signed on reverse with workmaster's mark and text, 18 cm long
Japanese ivory carving, 19th century finest quality carving depicting a bird amongst peonies with branches and leaves. (a/f to two leaves), height 10 cm
Japanese Shibayama Vase with Coloured Enamels, Meiji Period
A fine Japanese silver & lacquer shibayama vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), with elongated neck and fluted rim, highlighted with coloured enamels, six kinji lacquer ground panels decorated with flowers inlaid with shell, mother of pearl, ivory and tortoise…
Meiji Era Geisha Ivory Statue: 19th Century Japanese Carving
An antique Japanese carved ivory statue of a geisha, Meiji period, 19th century, remains of paper label to base, 16.5 cm high
Meiji Era Japanese Ivory Fisherman Statue with Paddle (14.5 cm)
An antique Japanese carved ivory statue of a fisherman with paddle, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, red seal mark to base, 14.5 cm high
Meiji Period Shagreen Travel Knife & Chopstick Set, c1900-1910
Japanese Meiji period shagreen cased travelling knife & Chopstick set, the case with scroll decorated brass mounts, knife with green stained ivory handle, c1900-1910
Meiji Ivory Carving: Fisherman and Son Under Tree
Small Japanese Meiji period ivory carving, depicting a fisherman and his Son by a tree, 9 cm high
Japanese Ivory Fisherman with Catch and Children
19th century Japanese ivory figure, well carved figure of a fisherman with his catch with children on carved wooden base
Shibayama Ivory Pumpkin with Insect Inlay
Small Japanese shibayama carved ivory pumpkin, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically carved as a pumpkin and inlaid with insects, artist's signature to side, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA
Shibayama Ivory Pumpkin with Insects
Japanese shibayama carved ivory pumpkin, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically carved as a pumpkin and inlaid with insects, artist's signature to underside, height 7 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA
Shibayama Ivory Edamame with Insects Inlay
Japanese shibayama carved ivory vegetable, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically carved as an edamame and inlaid with insects, artist's signature to side, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA
Shibayama Ivory Capsicum with Insects Inlay
Japanese shibayama carved ivory Capsicum, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically carved as a capsicum and inlaid with insects, artist's signature to side, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA
Shibayama Carved Ivory Mushroom with Insects Inlayed
Japanese shibayama carved ivory mushroom, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically carved as a mushroom and inlaid with insects, artist's signature to side, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA
Shibayama Ivory Banana with Insects Inlay, Meiji Period
Japanese shibayama carved ivory banana, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically carved as a banana and inlaid with insects, artist's signature to side, height 16.8 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA
Shibayama Carved Ivory Vegetables with Insects Inlay, Meiji Period
Two Japanese shibayama carved ivory Vegetables, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically carved and inlaid with insects, artist's signature to side, one missing stem (A/F) (2), height 11 cm; 13 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimonos, Taisho Period
Two signed Japanese carved ivory erotic Okimonos, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimonos of standing man and woman in an embrace, on integral bases, with engraved and inked highlights, two-character marks to the underside. Height 7 cm, and smaller
Ivory Reclining Lady on Rosewood Stand
Japanese carved ivory figure, finely carved ivory nude reclining lady on rosewood stand
Antique Japanese Ivory Lady Figure with Parasol
An early ivory Japanese lady figure with parasol height 12 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimonos of Buddha and Deity
Two Japanese ivory Okimonos with seal to base, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the carved ivory depicting a standing Buddha and a deity, each with seals to the base. Height 6 cm, and smaller
Japanese Empress Carved Ivory Pair: 19th Century Masterpiece
19th century carved ivories, Japanese pair of Empress with extensive carvings, signed to base
Japanese Ivory Figure with Fan and Sword
A carved Japanese ivory figure, the male figure dress in decorative kimono, holding a fan and a sword, seal mark to base. Height 26 cm.
Japanese Marine Ivory Mask Maker Statue
A Japanese carved marine ivory statue of the mask maker, 20th century, 6 cm high
Japanese Ivory Statues with Hand Coloured Finishes
Two Japanese carved ivory statues with hand coloured finishes, 20th century, seal marks to bases, 6.5 cm high each
Antique Japanese Ivory Ojime Beads, Meiji Period
Three antique Japanese carved ivory ojime beads, Meiji period, 19th century, the largest 2 cm high. Provenance: The berry collection, Melbourne, Young's Auctions, 2008
Meiji Ivory Lobster Carving by Masayuki
A large Japanese Meiji ivory carving of a lobster by Masayuki, length 27 cm
Japanese ivory geisha head figurine
Antique Japanese ivory figure of a geisha head height 5 cm approx. Note: this item cannot be exported.
Japanese Ivory Figure with Light, Flowers and Fan
Antique Japanese ivory figure of a young man holding a light in one hand and flowers and a fan in the other, circa 1920's, signed to base, height 17 cm approx. Note: this item cannot be exported
Meiji Ivory Lady with Lantern
Finely carved antique Japanese ivory lady figure holding a lantern, Meiji period, 15 cm height
Meiji Ivory Fruit Vendor Carving, Signed (12cm)
A possibly Meiji Japanese finely etched ivory carving of a fruit vendor, signed, height 12 cm
Japanese Ivory Statue, Meiji Period, 19th Century
An antique Japanese carved ivory statue, Meiji period, 19th century, 15 cm high
Colorful Carved Ivory Rooster
Japanese carved ivory rooster, of petit form, with large tail feathers, accented with coloured pigments, height 5.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Inro and Ojime with Carvings
Japanese ivory Inro and Ojime, the four section inro carved with scholar and attendant to one side and seated figure to the other side, signed to base, height 7.5 cm, the ojime carved in the form of a seated mythical creature, height 4 cm
Meiji Ivory Brush Holder with Elephant Incisions
Japanese Meiji period ivory brush holder, incised with images of elephants, base missing, with J.Loren Karas collection label, height 11 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian actress that appeared in classic…
Japanese Marine Ivory Figure with Crab Basket
Japanese carved marine ivory figure, depicting a figure holding a basket with a crab on his shoulder, with foot resting on a rocky outcrop, two character mark to base, height 19.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Page Turner with Elephant Carving
Japanese late Meiji period ivory page turner, the handle carved to both sides with a depiction of a tusked elephant, the blade minimally incised with mounds and grassy tufts, length 30.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Emperor and Deities Figure, Signed (30cm)
Good antique Japanese carved ivory figure of emperor and deities, signed to base, height 30 cm.
Meiji ivory box with relief landscape and legendary figures
A carved ivory box and cover, Meiji period, the cylindrical sides decorated in relief with a gathering of legendary figures in a continuous landscape, a two character mark in red to one side, 11.5 cm high
Japanese Toyoko School Male Figure with Abalone Shell and Crab
Fine Japanese Toyoko school male figure, holding a abalone shell and crab, signed to base, 16 cm high
Japanese Carved Ivory Jar with Theatrical Figures
A circa 1900 Japanese carved ivory lidded tusk section jar, the multiple theatrical performing figures carved in relief and highlighted with black staining, the flat lid with child finial, height 14.3 cm.
Japanese Erotic Ivory Figure Group
A Japanese carved and stained ivory erotic figure group, the couple engaged in coitus, fine details to their robes with black and red staining. Signed, length 9.5 cm.
Japanese Ivory Farmer Figure with Grapevine Staff and Chicks
Japanese ivory figure, well carved figure of a farmer holding his staff decorated with grapevines and chicks at his feet, signed characters marks to base
Meiji Ivory Noh Mask Toggle
Lovely Japanese Meiji period carved ivory toggle, in the form of nine Noh masks, with incised and inked decoration to each, with three character mark, 5 cm x 4 cm. Provenance: Hunters and Collectors Antiques, Mittagong, NSW. Original sale receipt included…
19th C. Japanese Ivory Figure of Elderly Man with Pipe
Good Japanese 19th century ivory figure, in the form of a seated elderly man, holding a pipe and scroll, character marks to base, height 13.5 cm
Japanese Ivory and Lacquer Quartrefoil Box with Bird and Flower Design
Japanese ivory and lacquer box and cover, of quartrefoil form, decorated with scene of birds amongst flowers in gilt and silver lacquer, accented with flower heads in mother of pearl and coral, signed with two character seal to base, 7 cm x 10 cm x 8 cm
Japanese Carved Ivory Banana - Naturalistic Form
Exceptional Japanese carved ivory banana, of naturalistic form, carved displaying part of the skin peeled back, extremely life like, a/f, signed and seal mark verso, length 19 cm
Japanese Ivory Jonquil Pot with Colored Flowers
Delightful Japanese ivory pot and flowers, carved in the form of jonquils and foliage, some coloured green, yellow and orange, within a facetted ivory pot, height 21 cm
Japanese Ivory Cigarette Case with Seven Lucky Gods Carvings
Good Japanese ivory cigarette case, of rectangular form, set with a central ivory panel finely carved with images of the seven gods of good fortune, signed to corner, the surrounds in hand beaten finish, 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Cigarette Case with Winged Dragon Carvings
Good Japanese ivory cigarette case, of pillow form with inset hinged cover, beautifully carved with winged dragons set with mother of pearl eyes, 11 cm x 7.5 cm
Japanese Shibayama Whist Counters with Insect Decoration
Lovely pair of Japanese whist shibayama counters, of rectangular form, decorated with insects, in ivory and lacquer, slight a/f to one, length 9 cm (2)
Japanese Erotic Ivory Carving, Meiji/Taisho Period
A Japanese carved ivory erotic group, Meiji or Taisho period modelled as partly clothed couple in erotic embrace, with inked incised decoration, unsigned. Width 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Bird Figures
Two Japanese carved and polychrome ivory bird figures. Height 2.5 cm. (2)
Japanese Ivory Hen and Chicks Figures
Four Japanese carved ivory figures, of a hen and three chicks, polychrome decorated. Height 5 cm - 1 cm. (4)
Japanese Ivory Kingfisher Bird Sculpture
A Japanese carved and polychrome ivory bird, modelled as a kingfisher. Height 5 cm.
Meiji Ivory Cigarette Holder with Carved Sage by Toshiyasu
A Meiji period Japanese ivory cigarette holder; carved, featuring an old sage and signed Toshiyasu, size 9 x 1.4 cm.
1920 Japanese Geisha Ivory Figure on Stand
Antique Japanese ivory figure of a geisha circa 1920, on a timber stand, height 13.5 cm .
Meiji Ivory Arm Rest with Monkey Carvings
Japanese Meiji period ivory arm rest tapering cylindrical form, carved with monkeys in a tree, 27 cm length
Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Surprised Mice
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group depicting a man standing in front of a paneled screen holding a bowl surprising a group of industrious mice. Signed to the base. 13 x 10 cm
Meiji Ivory Sennin Battling Three Oni
A Japanese Meiji period ivory figure of a bearded Sennin in Battle with three Oni the standing Sennin figure holding one of the small oni above his head in his outstretched arm, another held in his other hand and the third beneath his raised foot clasping…
Japanese Ivory Sewing Set with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
A Japanese Tusk-Form ivory shibayama sewing NÉCessaire. Meiji period (1868-1912) - the hinged tusk body finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl depicting a bird bathing amidst sprays of blossoming peony branches and butterflies, with silver-plated bun…
Shibayama Inlaid Ivory Page Turner with Insects
A Japanese shibayama inlaid ivory page turner, late Meiji period, circa 1900 the long rectangular and slightly shaped page turner, with two finely inlaid and engraved insects on one side, a butterfly with mother of pearl wings and a coral-bodied ladybird.…
Meiji Ivory Figures: Fisherman and Gourd Carrier
Two Japanese ivory figures Meiji period, comprising one of a fisherman, the other of a man carrying gourds and a container on his back, wood stand, 18.5 cm and 17 cm high
Japanese Ginbari Enamel Koro with Gold Fish and Daruma Finial
Japanese Ginbari enamel tripod Koro & cover, green and peach ground with gold fish, reticulated cover with ivory Daruma finial. Height 19 cm
Meiji ivory kimono with geisha dancing
Two Japanese late Meiji period ivory kimono, depicting a very elegant geisha dancing with two fans, on a wooden stand, height 17 cm (without stand). Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.
Japanese Ivory Figure Holding Fan on Rocky Outcrop
Japanese carved ivory figure, depicted standing on a rocky outcrop, holding a fan in one hand, a/f, height 17 cm
Japanese Ivory Rooster and Chicken Figure Group
Japanese ivory and wood figure group, in the form of a rooster perched in a tree with a chicken below, a/f, height 38 cm
Meiji Period Ivory Figure Group: Two Men Playing Go
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, depicting two men seated playing game on a go board, the men shown in robes, signed to base, height 9 cm, a/f
Meiji Japanese Ebonized Panel with Ivory Carvings & Peonies
Rare antique Meiji period Japanese ebonized panel with carved ivory in high relief of peonies, butterflies, birds & signed seal, framed, 104 cm x 55 cm
Ivory Lion and Tiger Attacking Elephant Figure Group
Japanese ivory figure group, depicting a lion and tiger attacking a elephants, on wooden stand, length 16 cm
Pair of Japanese Ivory Figures, Signed, Holding Fan and Sitting
Two Japanese ivory figures, on depicted sitting on a rock, the other holding a fan, one signed, height 10 cm, 7 cm (2)
Ivory Geisha with Flowers on Stand
Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha holding flowers, on a timber stand, height 23 cm restored to flowers.
Japanese Carved Ivory Farmer Figure, Signed, 15cm
Good Japanese carved ivory standing farmer figure signed to base, height 15 cm.
19th Century Japanese Ivory Guanyin Figure
An antique Japanese carved ivory figure of guanyin, 19th century, the bodhisattva modelled standing holding up her vase and with a figure of Buddha in her headdress, standing on a lotus head supported by figures of a boy and a demon, incised and part…
Japanese Ivory Lady Statue, 20th Century
A Japanese carved ivory statue of a lady, early to mid 20th century, 15.5 cm high overall
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