Meiji Ivory Bear Group on Tree Stump
A late Meiji large carved ivory group of bears playing on a tree stump. Signed to base with carved timber stand. Length 52 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's The Boulkon Collection 1993, Lot 298
Ivory Guanyin Figure with Bird and Attendants
A carved ivory figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated on a high rockwork ledge with right hand resting on her raised right knee, a long-tailed bird perched at her side, and with two boy attendants, their hands clasped in prayer…
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 Bronze and Ivory Woodsman Figure
Fine signed Japanese Meiji period bronze and ivory figure of a woodsman, he is seated on wood stump holding lunch box and tea bowl with teapot and axe to the side. Torso in bronze with ivory head, lower limbs and lunch box contents, 31 cm height (old…
Meiji Ivory Birds on Wood Plinths
A pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period ivory birds, fine intricate detail, inlaid horn eyes both with signed seal marks and mounted on rustic wood plinths length 22 cm
Carved Ivory Box with Quail and Peony Motifs
A carved and lacquered ivory box and cover by Tohekido Yoshikazu, Meiji period of rectangular form, the cover intricately carved in pierced relief with numerous quail among trailing stems of wheat ears, within a key-fret border, the sides and base…
Japanese Ivory Nude Ladies
Two fine Japanese nude ivory ladies, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, two kneeling nude women engaged in a private reverie, one figure apparently bathing. Height 10 cm
Ivory Takarabune with Shishi Fukijin and Immortals
An fine ivory carving of the Shishi Fukijin on the Takarabune, Meiji period 1868-1912, finely carved, an elaborate vessel in full sail engraved and inked to represent woodgrain, decorated with patterns, motifs and mother-of-pearl studs and a large chicken…
Antique Shibayama Ivory Vases with Bird and Flower Motifs
A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, exquisitely decorated in gold, coral, mother-of-pearl and depicting various birds including fowl and auspicious red crested cranes…
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…
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
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
Japanese Ivory and Wood Okimonos and Netsukes Lot
A box of 23 Japanese ivory okimonos and netsukes, as well as 2 in wood and lacquer, mostly signed, 19th and 20th century (25)
Japanese Ivory Fisherman with Children Sculpture
Large early Japanese carved ivory group. Fisherman with two children in net, and one at his feet. Signed to base. Some age cracking. Height 33 cm
Japanese Ivory Juggler Figure with Monkeys, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory 'Juggler' group figure, Meiji period, depicting a performer with two monkeys, set upon a concentric base, signed, 46 cm high
Japanese Ivory Carving of Standing Female Figure
Ivory carving, Japanese, Meiji period, standing female figure with her left hand holding her hair while her right hand is attempting to comb it, signed Doho. Height 43 cm. Exhibited: Ex: Ashkenazie & Company. Private Collection, Sydney
Meiji Ivory Table Panel with Monkey Motifs
Japanese Meiji period carved ivory table panel, one side craved with three monkeys (hear no, see no speak no evil), verso incised with an image of a monkey, young and butterflies, set within a carved fret work panel, 17.5 cm x 23 cm
Antique Japanese Ivory Carved Figures, Signed
Pair antique Japanese ivory carved figures, approximately 26 cm tall, each. Signed to base
Japanese Ivory Geisha Figure with Calligraphy Scroll
Carved Japanese ivory geisha figure, depicting a geisha girl carrying a calligraphy scroll, dressed in decorated robes, with lower stool and box., stained dark patination, signed with character marks to base. Height 25.8 cm
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
Japanese Ivory Carving with Man and Children
large early Japanese carved ivory group. Man carrying child, with another on hobby horse at his feet. Signature panel lost; but probably same artist as previous lot. Some age cracking. Height 34 cm
Japanese Ivory Kwan Yi with Carved Wood Stand
Japanese carved ivory of Kwan Yi, with carved wood stand, height 39 cm. Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection
Japanese Ivory Shi Shi Carving on Wooden Stand
A Japanese ivory carving of shi shi frolicking, on a wooden stand. Length 32 cm.
Samurai with Yari and Sake Bowl, Ivory Carving
Antique carved Japanese ivory Samurai figure depicting a Samurai with a yari (spear), holding a large sake bowl in his arm. On the back and front of his kimono are the five crests of Sasaki-clan (hebi-me). His hair style and kimono are in the traditional
Japanese Ivory Vase with Pheasant and Song Birds
A Japanese carved ivory vase, one panel showing pheasant on rocky outcrop in bamboo grove, the other depicting two song birds in a prunus tree. Height 22.5 cm
Meiji Shibiyama Tusk Vase with Intricate Inlay Design
A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Shibiyama tusk vase, signed Masahisa on an inlaid mother-of-pearl tablet, decorated in aogai, tortoiseshell, stained ivory, coral, horn and wood, one side with a pigeon beside a display table and vase with a profusion…
Meiji Ivory Deity Figure with Flame Aura on Shi Shi
A Meiji carved ivory figure of a deity with flame aura, standing on a shi shi's back, raised on a lotus pedestal, signed to base. Height 37 cm. (losses)
Meiji Ivory Box with Falcon and Crane Scene
Stunning Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover of cylindrical form, the cover set with a small figure holding a falcon, above a wonderful continuous scene depicting figures capturing cranes in a landscape, signed Shin-Gyokuto side, height 17.5 cm.…
Japanese Ivory Carving: Boy on Ox with Flute
Antique Japanese carved ivory boy on ox figure depicting a boy with wood basket on his shoulders, playing a flute, and riding on an ox. Carved and signed by Kediseki. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's family in Hawaii during the 1960s. A letter of de
Japanese Netsuke Box: Wood and Ivory Collection
A box of 10 Japanese wood and ivory netsukes, 19th/ 20th century (10)
Sosai's Ivory Tusk: Cherry Blossom Dance
A carved ivory tusk by Sosai, Meiji period of slightly curved form, the exterior carved in relief with a man holding a fan and cherry blossom bough, dancing with two maidens, and another man smoking a pipe resting his large baskets of flowers suspended on…
Japanese Ivory Dragon Censer with Carved Stand
A c.1900 Japanese carved ivory tripod lidded censer, the tall lid surmounted with shishi and pup, the four captured ring handles issuing from shishi masks, the ovoid body with deep carved dominant panels including dragons amongst scrolling crowds and…
Japanese Ivory Book with Garden Scene and Script
A fine Japanese signed ivory book, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, exquisitely carved as an open book with a curled corner, one page having a delicately inked image of female figures in a garden setting and a full page of tiny script facing; upon…
Meiji Era Japanese Ivory Monkey and Frog Figurine
Antique Japanese ivory monkeys & frogs figure, Meiji period, circa 1900s, 10 cm high
Meiji Ivory Kangaroo with Joey
Japanese ivory carving of a kangaroo early Meiji period with joey in pouch. Height 7 cm
Meiji Ivory Mythical Figure Groups with Oni and Children
A near pair of Japanese Meiji ivory figure groups of mythical figures flanked by oni and children, signed to base. Height 21 cm
Japanese Ivory Father and Son Figurine on Stand
A Japanese ivory figural group of a father and son in traditional clothing, on wooden stand. Overall height 20 cm.
Japanese Ivory Tobacco Case with Sage and Bamboo Carving
A Japanese ivory tobacco case, late 19th century, finely carved and under cut with sages in a bamboo grove, inscribed and sealed to base, 9.5 x 7 cm
Japanese Bone and Ivory Lacquer Panel with Carvings
An impressive Japanese bone and ivory lacquer panel, the black panel set with detailed carvings of peonie roses on leafy branches and bird and moth, the panel set in a metal frame with hooks to the top for hanging, some damage and old repairs. 71 cm x 122…
Japanese Ivory Shibayama Card Case with Inlaid Birds and Insects
A Japanese ivory shibayama card case, the rectangular case inlaid with bronze, coral and mother of pearl depicting birds and insects amongst foliage
Showa Era Nude Ivory Ladies Figurines
Two Japanese nude ivory ladies, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, two seated nude woman engaged in a private reverie; one signed. Height 6.5 cm and 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Carved Figure with Dog and Umbrella
Ivory carved Japanese figure of a man with umbrella and a dog, with a signed panel to the base, on a carved timber stand. Some losses and damage. Height of figure 20 cm
Meiji Ivory Tusk Ornament with Sparrows and Grape Vine
A Japanese Meiji carved ivory tusk ornament on wooden plinth C. 1910, finely carved with a line of five sparrows in a grape vine. The leaves and vines extremely well and deeply carved in full relief. Length 53 cm including stand.
Meiji Ivory Maiden with Child and Butterfly
An ivory figure of a maiden, Meiji period, 19th century, standing carrying a child on her back, gazing at a butterfly resting on the pole of her parasol, the base signed on a red plaque 'Okoku' or 'Sakuradani', 20.5 cm high
Meiji Period Ivory Figural Box with Daikoku and Ebisu
An inlaid ivory figural box and cover, Meiji period, in the form of a large mallet, the cover surmounted by a seated figure of Daikoku holding his mallet and the figure of Ebisu seated on the handle holding an abacus, a small boy standing to one side, the…
Japanese Ivory Warrior with Bamboo Stick
A large Japanese carved ivory warrior standing upright holding a bamboo stick, signed verso, housed on wooden plinth, 53 cm high
Tokyo School Ivory Samurai Figure with Clan Mon
A Japanese Tokyo School ivory figure of a samurai, standing wearing robes decorated with clan mon, he grasps his katana in his right hand, his wakizashi thrust through his belt, a signalling baton held in his hand and concealed behind his back. Finished…
Japanese Dragon Vase with Silver and Enamel Details
A Japanese silver, ivory and enamelled vase, Meiji period, with ivory body decorated with three dragons fighting in the waves, twin silver dragon handles and enamelled silver foot and top. Minor losses and repairs. Height 25 cm
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Figure
A Japanese ivory figure of an old fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed to the base, 19 cm high
Japanese Netsukes: 10 Ivory Masks and Figures
A box of 10 Japanese netsukes, 20th century, including 7 horn bill ivory masks, and 3 ivory netsukes (10)
Meiji Period Japanese Fisherman Feeding Tortoise Panel
A fine Japanese framed panel, Meiji period, 1868-1912, depicting a fisherman wearing an apron, seated beside his basket and feeding a hairy-tailed tortoise and young, inlaid in mother of pearl and ivory, with lacquered highlights, his eyes inlaid, inlaid…
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
Meiji Ivory Box with Mother of Pearl Insect
A Japanese finely carved ivory lidded box on four low legs, Hiding inside the lid a mother of pearl insect, Meiji period, the lower half carved as a threaded bamboo basket the top half as a profusion of flowers. Height 9 cm
Carved Ivory Hotei Figure by Keiseki
Antique Japanese carved ivory Hotei figure depicting Hotei (Chinese Putai), one of the seven gods. Figure standing with his sack of treasures over his shoulder and carrying the staff of a travelling monk. Signed by Keiseki. On carved wood stand. Provenan
Japanese Ivory Figure Group, Taisho Period
A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a standing general and a kneeling warrior incised mark [koushin] to the base, 32 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW
Meiji Ivory Brush Pot with Shibayama Inlay
Japanese Meiji period ivory shibayama brush pot, following the natural shape of the tusk, decorated and inlaid with images of vases, flowers and blossoming tress, signed, inscribed to base 'Presented to// W.H Telfer Esq//by the// Coventry Colliery sports…
Japanese Ivory Carving of Thatched Cottage, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory carving of a thatched cottage, Meiji period (18 - 1912), signed, 14 cm wide, PROCENANCE Christie's Australia, 26 October 2004, Lot 193
Meiji Period Inlaid Hardwood Panel with Figures and Sake Barrel
A Japanese inlaid hardwood panel, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with three figures around a large sake barrel, each stained wooden figure wearing a long robe inlaid in ivory and mother of pearl and richly decorated in gold lacquer, 58.5 cm long and…
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
Japanese Lantern Ivory Nightlight
A carved ivory nightlight in the form of a Japanese lantern. Height 34 cm.
Meiji Era Bronze Elephant Ivory Tusks on Stand
Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant ivory tusks, impressed marks on oval stand, 33 cm length
Carved Ivory Hotei Figure by Shodo
Antique Japanese carved ivory Hotei figure depicting Hotei (Chinese Putai), one of the seven Gods. Figure is leaning against his bag of precious treasures. Carved and signed by Shodo. On carved wood stand. Provenance: acquired by vendor's family from Haw
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 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
Meiji Ivory Tanto with Rural Scene Relief Carving
A carved ivory tanto, Meiji period the exterior decorated in relief with a continuous rural scene of farm workers variously occupied near a thatched building set among pine trees 38 cm long
Japanese Ivory Salesman Figure with Basket Detail
Japanese carved ivory figure of a traveling salesman. Fine detail carving of baskets. Signed on base. Height 21 cm
Japanese Ivory Lion Pair on Stand
A Japanese ivory lion and juvenile lion on stand late Meiji period, 19th century, lions paw signed together with fitted timber bases, each lion with restoration to tail, dry out cracks present, 36.5 cm length (each)
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
Japanese Ivory Butsudan with Buddhist Adherents
A Japanese Taisho period ivory miniature shrine cabinet (butsudan), rectangular with corniced pediment and flanged base, two doors to the front, raised on wooden plinth, all surfaces decorated in low relief with Buddhist adherents, the doors opening to…
Japanese Ivory Figure Group, Taisho Period
A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a figure holding possibly Taoist staff in his hands, unsigned, 31.4 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW
Meiji Ivory Ronin Samurai Statue
Japanese carved ivory statue of a Ronin Samurai, Meiji period, with red seal mark to base, 14 cm high
Carved Ivory Persimmons on Ebonized Stand
Antique signed Japanese Tokyo school, carved ivory persimmons on a branch with leaves, resting on a carved ebonized wood stand, approx 12 cm high, 33 cm long
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 Period Shibiyama Ivory and Gilt Fan
A Japanese Shibiyama ivory and gilt fan, Meiji period, open 28 cm high, 50 cm wide
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 Ivory Okimonos Set on Stand
Japanese set of seven small ivory Okimonos on stand width of stand 48 cm, Average height of immortal 8 cm
Japanese Ivory Checkers Set with Two Men Figures
Japanese carved ivory pair of Japanese men playing Checkers mid 20th century beautifully detailed, complete with checker board and two bowls to hold additional checkers. Each figure with mon on base, height 11.5 cm
Entertainer and Monkeys Mother of Pearl Tray
Japanese mother of pearl inlaid tray depicting a travelling entertainer at leisure with his three performing monkeys, seated beneath a cherry blossom tree. in brass, ivory, bone & timber, with metal mounts. Diameter 71.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Box with Animal Motifs
A Japanese carved ivory lidded box. Meiji period (1868-1912). Depicting elephants, monkeys, tigers, lions, with tiger finial. Height 17.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Trainer with Rooster
A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a standing trainer with a rooster in his right hand, incised [Shumin] 29.5 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW
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
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 Flower Seller Figure
A carved ivory figure of a Japanese flower seller signature to base. Height 15 cm.
Meiji Ivory Buddhist Travel Shrine with Stand
Japanese ivory Buddhist travelling shrine, Meiji period, signed, with wood stand. Height 17 cm
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…
Ivory Man with Straw Hat and Lantern Post
Japanese carved ivory figure of a man wearing a straw hat, standing by lantern post. 27 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
Meiji Ivory Bird on Bronze Branch
A Japanese ivory carving of a bird on a bronze tree branch, Meiji period (1868-1912); 13 cm long
Finely Carved Ivory Samurai with Red Mon Base
Japanese finely carved Samurai mid 20th century Intricately carved in ivory with red ground mon on base, height 21 cm
Japanese Ivory Figurine: Gentleman and Child on Turtle's Back
Good antique Japanese ivory figural figurine, depicting a gentleman and a child seated on a turtles back, on a timber stand, height 10 cm approx
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
Meiji Ivory Smiling Gentleman with Lantern and Papers
Meiji period ivory figure featuring a smiling gentleman, carrying a lantern and papers. Elaboratey crafted and designed and signed to base. Height 18 cm
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