Meiji Ivory Monkey Container with Finial
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory lidded container, the oval tusk section finely carved with monkeys, stained detail, the lid with applied finial as a seated monkey eating a fruit. Height 11 cm
Japanese Ivory Figure Group of Seven Lucky Gods
An early 20th century Japanese carved ivory figure group of the seven lucky gods aboard their takarabume, the gods in various poses, the boat with phoenix bird head prow. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 14 cm, Raised on carved hardwood…
Meiji Ivory Carving: Tiger and Cubs
A Japanese Meiji period marine ivory carving of a tiger with her two cubs, finely engraved and stained detail. Length 15.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Japanese Woman and Child
A fine quality Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure group, the Japanese woman in traditional dress with a child to her back, a removable fan to her right hand. Inset red table to the base signed with three characters. Provenance: The Flower Family…
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…
19th Century Japanese Ivory Carved Panels
Three 19th century Japanese finely carved ivory panels, the pair with women involved with the production of silk, including the harvesting of mulberry leaves and one figure at a loom, the other single panel incorporating 10 figures upon a vessel and pier.…
19th Century Japanese Carved Ivory Door Panels
A pair of 19th century Japanese carved ivory door panels, both sides detailed in relief with processional (and other) figures, fittings absent. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Each panel 9.5 cm x 8.3 cm
Meiji Ivory Carving of Woman with Flute
A Meiji period Japanese ivory carving of a woman, wearing a kimono that has the obi knotted nij?daiko musubi, standing holding a flute. Signed on inlaid red lacquer tablet. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 19 cm
Meiji Ivory Carving of Woman with Shellfish and Hermit Crab
A Meiji period Japanese ivory carving of a woman, wearing a kimono that has the obi knotted taiko musubi, and holding a basket of shellfish in her left hand and a hermit crab in her right. Lightly stained. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height…
Meiji Shibiyama Ivory Frame with European Ivorine Plaque
A Japanese Meiji period shibiyama ivory miniature oval frame, minutely inlaid with birds, butterfly and ladybird amongst gold lacquered bamboo, framing a European ivorine relief plaque. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 9.2 cm x 7.3 cm
Japanese Ivory Bird Figurines, c1920, Signed
Two antique Japanese ivory bird figurines one with yellow tinges the other with orange tinges, c1920, signed to base, 8.5 cm widest
Japanese Ivory Bird Figurine, Signed, c.1920
Antique Japanese ivory red tinge bird figurine c1920, signed to base,6 cm high
Japanese Ivory Flag Bearer Figurine
Antique Japanese ivory figure of a man standing figure holding a flag. Signed to base. Height 17 cm
Meiji Ivory Wall Plaque with Standing Figure
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory plaque standing figure, applied to fabric plaque for wall hanging. Height 11 cm (figure)
Antique Japanese Ivory Carved Standing Man Figure
Good antique Japanese ivory standing man figure hand carved, signed to base. Height 19 cm
Japanese Ivory Woman Musician with Shamisen
Good Japanese ivory woman musician figure hand carved figure of a standing woman holding a shamisen. Signed to base. Height 18 cm
Japanese Ivory Geisha Figurine, c1920
Antique Japanese ivory geisha figurine c1920, height 10 cm approx
Japanese Ivory Bird on Carved Stand
Antique Japanese carved ivory figure of a bird on a carved wooden stand, c1920, signed to base, 15 cm high
Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Elderly Man and Bird
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, carved in the form of elderly man carrying basket of fruit with bird on shoulder, height 18 cm note; with statuary Declaration
Japanese Ivory Ebisu Figure with Raised Foot and Fan
A Japanese carved ivory figure of Ebisu, the god of fishermen and luck, one foot raised on his sack while fanning himself. Two character signature on red lacquer tablet inset to base. Damage to fan. 5.5 cm x 10 cm
Japanese Ivory Figure with Monkey
A large and impressive Japanese carved solid ivory figure, of a standing man feeding a monkey perched on his shoulder, his robe patterned with rondels, his yakata with rayskin pattern and bearing futatsu-domoe seals, his hair gathered in chonmage style…
Japanese Ivory Figure and Chinese Painted Dish
A Japanese ivory figure, and a Chinese ivory pierced and painted dish, 20th century, both with signatures, height 16 cm, diameter 8.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Penguin Sculpture
Well carved Japanese ivory Penguin, depicted standing with textured surface and coloured finish, height 7 cm
Japanese Ivory Farmer with Plough and Straw Hat
An old Japanese characterful carved ivory figure on stand, the farmer depicted chasing his straw hat, a hand plough over his left shoulder, the hat in front raised on its edge, all on a carved ivory shaped base, raised on a carved wood stand. Some old…
Japanese Ivory Pagoda Shrine with Seated Buddha
A Japanese ivory shrine in the form of a stepped pagoda, the central doors opening to reveal a seated Buddha. Height on separate wooden plinth base 27.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Man, Bird and Child
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group carved in the form of a man holding grape vine, with bird perched on his shoulder and young child at his feet, a/f, height 18 cm
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure with Catch and Net
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands with his catch held in one hand, a small net to the other. Signed under the base. Height 24.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure with Catch and Pole
A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands upon a small wooden structure raised above water, holding his catch in one hand and raised fishing pole to the other, signed on inlaid lacquer table under the base. Height excluding pole and wooden base 22…
Ivory Wall Panel with Bird and Floral Branch
19th century Japanese ivory wall panel with bird perched in floral branch, signed
Japanese Ivory Dragon Button
Japanese carved ivory button, of circular form, carved with dragon motif, signed, diameter 4 cm
Meiji Ivory Monkey Figure with Crossed Leg, Signed
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure, carved in the form of a figure with monkey head with one leg crossed, signed, height 5.1 cm
Meiji Ivory Box with Lion Finial and Carved Border
Japanese Meiji period ivory box and and cover, of cylindrical form, set with a lion finial, above a border carved with a lion fighting a tiger, signed, height 10.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Box with Tiger Finial and Animal Battle Border
Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, finial carved in the form of a tiger, above a border of black lions fighting tigers, height 9 cm
Meiji Ivory Monkey Box with Crab Border
Japanese Meiji period ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, the finial carved in the form of a monkey, above a border of monkeys being scared by a crab, signed, height 9.5 cm
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
Japanese Inlaid Shodana Cabinet, Meiji Period
A decorative Japanese hardwood inlaid Shodana cabinet, Meiji period, 1868-1912, an openwork cabinet with a series of asymmetrical tiered shelves carved and pierced with flora and birds, three cupboards and two drawers with gold lacquer, applied…
Japanese Ivory Erotic Figural Group, 1900
Antique Japanese ivory erotic figural group, C:1900, height 5 cm approx
Japanese Ivory Carved Man, c.1920
Antique Japanese carved ivory figure of man, C1920. Standing figure of a man, height 9.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Cockatoo on Stand
A finely carved ivory cockatoo on stand, Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912), with stand: 25 cm high
Meiji Ivory Mud Crab on Timber Stand
Meiji ivory carved Mud crab figure on a craved timber stand. Length 11.3 cm weight 133g
Japanese Geisha Ivory Carving with Flower
Fine quality Oriental carving of a Japanese Geisha girl holding a flower in ivory
Japanese Ivory Erotic Carving, Signed, 1920
Antique Japanese ivory erotic carving, C1920.Signed to base. Height 6 cm
Japanese Crook Ivory Figure, c. 1920
Antique Japanese man with crook ivory figure, C1920. Height 4 cm
Signed Vintage Japanese Ivory Buddha Figure on Wood Stand
Vintage Japanese ivory Buddha figure, Signed to base. On wood stand. Height 4 cm (figure only).
Japanese Ivory Erotic Figural Group, Signed (1920)
Antique Japanese ivory erotic figural group, C:1920. signed, Weight 705 cm,
Signed Japanese Ivory Erotic Figural Box, 1900
Antique Japanese ivory internal erotic figural box, signed to top of lid and base, C:1900. Diameter 5 cm,
Japanese Ivory Standing Man Figure
Early Japanese ivory standing man figure, hand painted decoration. Signed to base. On wood stand. Height 7.5 cm (figure only).
Japanese Shibayama Whist Markers, c.1900
Three Japanese shibayama whist Markers c.1900 ivory and rosewood length 8.8 cm
Meiji Ivory Carved Elderly Pair
Meiji ivory carved pair of Republic signed figures modelled as two elders gazing in the same direction, signed to verso, mounted on timber stands, height without stands 7.5 cm, weight 126g
Japanese Ivory Shoe Horns, Pipe, and Needle Case Set
Two 19th century Japanese carved ivory shoe horns, one with half dragon handle the other with a figure of Jurojin. Ivory pipe with brass ferrules and a leg shaped needle case, longest 19 cm
Carved Ivory Pheasant on Stand
Japanese C1920s carved ivory pheasant figure, on timber stand, height 7.5 cm, width 15 cm approx.
Carved Ivory Japanese Workman Figure, 1900
Antique Japanese carved ivory figure, C:1900, carved figure of workman carrying bricks. Signed to base. Height 15.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Carving of Daikoku with Mallet and Rice Bales
A Japanese ivory carving of Daikoku, seated on rice bales with his large mallet raised above his head. Old crack and repair. Raised on wooden stand. Overall height 12.5 cm
Japanese Marine Ivory Carving of Peasant and Child
A Japanese marine ivory carving of a peasant gatherer and child. Their garments engraved with diaper patterns, the child holds a small turtle. Raised on tusk ivory section plinth. Height 15 cm
Japanese Marine Ivory Carving of Kwannon Goddess
A Japanese marine ivory carving of Kwannon, the goddess seated upon a high rocky throne attended by two small children. Her and their garments embellished with polished semi-precious 'jewels'. Raised on tusk ivory section plinth. Height 17 cm
Meiji Era Japanese Ivory Monkey and Frog Figurine
Antique Japanese ivory monkeys & frogs figure, Meiji period, circa 1900s, 10 cm high
Signed Japanese Ivory Monk and Imp Figure, 1900
Japanese ivory monk & imp figure, C:1900, signed to base, 8 cm high
Meiji Ivory Figure Group with Two Men
Meiji ivory carved figure group modelled as two men, one holding a hammer with a bag over his shoulder, the other with a staff & fan. Signed to the base. Weight 177g, height 8.4 cm
Meiji Ivory Erotic Figure Group: Congress of a Cow
Meiji ivory carved erotic figure group having painted & inscribed detail, featuring a clothed man & woman in the 'Congress of a Cow'. Length 6 cm, weight 27g
Meiji Erotic Ivory Figure Group
Meiji ivory carved erotic figure group having painted & inscribed detail, featuring a clothed man & woman in the 'Batafurai'. Signed to the underside. Length 5.8 cm, weight 33g
Meiji Ivory Cane Handle with 17 Expressive Faces
A Japanese Meiji period multi-face carved ivory cane handle, the 17 characterful faces with various expressions, black ink stained eyes. Diameter 3.5 cm
Child Interrupts Sweeping Man: Ivory Figure Group
A Japanese carved marine ivory figure group, of a child interrupting a man sweeping, signed under the base. Height 13.5 cm On associated stand.
Carved Japanese Box with Dragon and Toads
Japanese carved ivory, bone and wood covered box, Meiji period, the lid surmounted by a carved dragon, the body embellished with two carved panels depicting toads fighting on one side and figures in a landscape on the other side, on three carved mask feet…
Meiji Period Carved Ivory and Wood Box
Japanese carved ivory and wood covered box, Meiji period, of oval shape, the lid surmounted by a carved figure of a merchant, the body finely carved with figures in landscape, on four feet, restored (A/F), height 17.5 cm
Meiji Samurai Ivory Figure
Japanese carved ivory figure of a Samurai, Meiji period, the standing figure wearing a traditional costume inlaid with mother-of-pearl, signed, height 15.5 cm
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 Shibiyama Ivory and Gilt Fan
A Japanese Shibiyama ivory and gilt fan, Meiji period, open 28 cm high, 50 cm wide
Meiji Ivory Egg with Painted Detail and Cover
Meiji ivory egg Receptacle with a screw on cover, having later painted detail. Condition: good, minor wear consistent with age, height 9 cm, weight 116.5g
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure (Unsigned)
Good Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman, signed to base, fishing rod missing, 20 cm high
Meiji Ivory Crab Carving
A Japanese ivory articulated carving of a crab, Meiji period (1868-1912), 14 cm wide
Meiji Ivory Carving: Elephant vs. Tiger
A Japanese ivory carving of an elephant fighting a tiger, Meiji period (1868-1912), 9 cm high
Japanese Ivory Elephant Carving from Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory carving of an elephant, Meiji period (1868-1912), 9 cm long
Japanese Ivory Carving: Fisherman, Boy, Birds (Meiji Period)
A Japanese ivory carving of a fisherman with a boy in a basket on his shoulder and two frigate birds, Meiji period (1868-1912), 26.5 cm high
Ornate Ivory Cart with Cattle
A Meiji Period 1868 - 1912 ornately carved ivory model of a cart being drawn by cattle, 19 cm high, 18 wide, 10 cm deep
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 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 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.
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…
Carved Ivory Bird on Branch, Japanese Antique (C1920)
Japanese antique carved ivory bird, on a branch, C1920.
Japanese Ivory and Bronze Woman Figure on Wood Base
Japanese ivory and bronze figure of a woman, early 20th century, signed, mounted on a naturalistic wooden base, height 25 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…
Japanese Ivory Carved Figures with Silver Inlaid Stand
Two Japanese carved and lacquered ivory figures, Ono no Komanchi and a Shinto Priest, seated on stand inlaid with silver wire, Komanchi is famed for her beauty and poetry. Height 4 and 5 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
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
Japanese Ivory Peasant Carting Baskets Carving
A Japanese ivory carving of an peasant carting woven baskets signed to base, 20th century, 17.2 cm high
Meiji Carved Ivory Girl with Daikon
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a girl dressed in a kimono and carrying daikon on her back, signed, Meiji period, 16 cm high
Japanese Ivory Mother and Child with Fruit Basket and Toy
An old Japanese ivory carved figure group, a mother and child walking side by side, a basket of fruit to her back, the boy holding a toy; seal mark to base. 9 cm x 18 cm
Japanese Ivory Couple with Bird and Ladder
A c.1900 Japanese carved marine ivory figure group, the couple in traditional robes, the gent atop a rocky outcrop, a bird to his shoulder. a basket to his front, all above his partner supporting a ladder, a fruit basket to her feet, black stained detail,…
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Figure
A Japanese ivory figure of an old fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed to the base, 19 cm high
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…
Meiji Era Bronze Elephant Ivory Tusks on Stand
Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant ivory tusks, impressed marks on oval stand, 33 cm length
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