Meiji bronze tray with ivory figures
A Meiji Period (1868-1911) bronze tray with centre reserve with carved ivory figures, signed verso. 24 cm diameter
Japanese Boatmen Group with Ivory and Timber Carvings
A fine Japanese ivory and timber Boatmen group, Meiji period, 1868-1912, three boatmen figures naturalistically carved in ivory and timber upon a long open boat with stand. Height 26 cm. Length 54 cm. Width 15 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory and Bronze Figure
A fine signed Japanese ivory, bronze and timber figure, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the figure of an older man seated upon a hollow log on a naturalistic dark timber base, the body features in ivory, the face with inked colouring, the clothing cast in bronze…
Signed Japanese Woodcutter Figure with Enamel and Inlay
A fine signed Japanese ivory and timber Woodcutter figure, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the figure of an older man with a pipe sitting upon a carved boulder base, his axe and a wrapped bundle of sticks beside him, the figure's clothing finely carved and…
Small Antique Japanese Ivory Horse & Riders Figure
Antique Japanese ivory figure of horse & riders, of small proportions. Extremely finely carved, signed to base, c:1920.5.5 cm high.
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Figure
Antique Japanese ivory figure of fisherman, late Meiji period, C:1900, signed to base. 20 cm high.
Japanese Ivory Figure with Man and Children
Antique Japanese ivory figure man & children., 22 cm high, late 19th century.
Japanese Ivory Tusk with Village Scenes and Pines
A Japanese carved ivory tusk, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with village scenes and pines, housed on a fitted wooden stand, signed Seigyoku, 30 cm long
Meiji Ivory Vase with Gold Lacquer and Nature Motifs
A Japanese gold lacquer mounted ivory vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting lively scenes of birds, insects and squirrel amongst grapes, bamboo and flowers decorated in Takamaki-e, unsigned, 17 cm high
Japanese Ivory Elephant Carvings
Two Japanese ivory carvings of elephants, Meiji/Taisho period. Height 5 cm max
Bronze Elephant with Attacking Lions on Stand
Meiji period bronze signed Japanese elephant with attacking lions having ivory tusks & on a carved timber stand. Condition fair, some restorations. Length 27 cm
Ivory and Wood Figural Group with Mother of Pearl Inlays
Japanese carved ivory and wood figural group in two parts depicting two men in a small boat on wood stand, the boat shown moored to a pylon with mother of pearl inlays
Elderly Man with Parasol and Basket Sculpture
Japanese carved ivory and wood figure depicting an elderly man holding a parasol with a woven basket on his back, standing on a burr-wood base
Japanese Ivory Carved Ball with Figures
A Japanese carved ivory ball with figures, late 19th century. Diameter 6 cm
Japanese Ivory Carving of Seven Immortals in Wooden Bowl
Rare Japanese ivory carving representing the seven immortals with central deity within a wooden bowl A/F
Japanese Carved Ivory Gentleman Figure, Signed, 5cm
Antique Japanese carved ivory gentleman figure, signed to base, 5 cm high approx
Japanese Ivory Lady with Fan Figurine
Antique Japanese carved ivory lady and fan figure, signed to base, 6.5 cm high approx
Signed Japanese Ivory Bird Figure
Antique Japanese carved ivory bird figure, signed to base, 9.5 cm high approx
Japanese Ivory Lady Figurine, Signed, 8cm High
Antique Japanese carved ivory lady figurine, signed to base, 8 cm high approx
Meiji Ivory Elephant Carving
A Japanese carved ivory elephant, Meiji period 1869, 1912. Height 3.5 cm. Length 5.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Elephant: Exquisite Japanese Carving
A Japanese finely carved ivory elephant, Meiji period 1868, 1912. Height 4 cm. Length 4.5 cm
Japanese Street Food Vendor and Customer
A Japanese ivory figure group, depicting a street food seller cooking shellfish over a brazier for a male customer who sits before a tray of prepared food and rice wine. Signed on inlaid lacquer tablet under the base (Masada?)
Japanese Ivory Canister with Elephant and Tiger Carvings
Good Japanese ivory lidded canister with intricate carved elephant and tiger decoration with lion finial to lid, marked to base, 18 cm high
Japanese Ivory Deity Figure with Acolytes
Japanese ivory carved deity figure with two acolytes to foot. On lotus dais. Character mark to base. Wt. 254g. Height 18 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
Antique Japanese Ivory Geisha Girl Figure (H30.5cm)
Large Antique Japanese ivory geisha girl figure H30.5 cm approx
Japanese Ivory Cockerel on Lacquered Panel
A Japanese carved ivory cockerel on a lacquered panel, Meiji period, later 19th century, the finely detailed low relief image of a proud cockerel with splendid plumage, sitting upon a kakiemon style twisted and flowering prunus branch upon a black satin…
Japanese Ivory Carved Gentleman Figure
An old Japanese carved ivory figure of a gent., he stands in traditional robe, one leg raised on a stump, a branch form walking stick held to his left hand, incised and stained detail, character marks to base. Height 15.5 cm
Revolving Face Kabuki Actor Ivory Carving
A Japanese Ivory carving of a kabuki theatre actor with revolving face 7.5 cm high
Meiji Ivory Farmer with Pole
A Japanese ivory figure of a farmer with a pole, Meiji period, 25 cm high
Meiji Ivory Carpenter with Barrels
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a carpenter with barrels, Meiji period, circa 1900
Vintage Japanese Ivory Cat Ornament
A vintage Japanese ivory cat ornament, probably early Showa period, mid 20th century, the small carving in the form of a white cat with tortoiseshell quatrefoil inlaid markings, the feline stretched in the shape of an exaggerated 'U' form with two paws…
Japanese Ivory Samurai Figure on Base
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a Samurai on timber base, 20th century. 11 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimonos with Tinted Decoration and Signatures
Three ivory Okimonos, one of a man and boy musicians, one of nude woman and the other man and boy, each with tinted decoration and signed on base. 5 cm high approx. Meiji Period (1868-1911)
Damaged Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figurine
Antique Japanese carved Ivory figure of a Fisherman (Showing some damages)
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
Meiji Ivory Box with Japanese Masks
A 19th century Japanese lidded ivory box, Meiji period featuring an assortment of Japanese masks, unsigned, 8 x 8 x 8 cm.
Japanese Ivory Carved Figure, 10cm High
Small antique Japanese carved ivory figure, approx 10 cm high
Japanese Ivory Farmer with Child Sculpture
A Japanese carved ivory sculpture of a farmer with child on his back. Carved in segments. Signed to base. Height 16 cm
1920's Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure, Signed, 22cm
Japanese 1920's carved ivory fisherman figure carved from a single piece of ivory, signed to base, 22 cm high
Carved Ivory Fisherman Figure from 1920s Japan
Japanese 1920's carved ivory fisherman figure signed to base, 13.5 cm high
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
Japanese Lady with Taiko Drum
Ivory carving of Japanese lady in traditional costume inlaid with mother of pearl. Taiko (drum) on right shoulder. Signed Yoshisada on inlaid coral tablet
Geisha Inlaid Wood Panel, 1860
Japanese wood panel inlaid and overlaid with seated geisha figures in ivory, mother of pearl etc, circa1860
Japanese Ivory Fishing Man Figure, 19th Century
19th century Japanese ivory figure of a fishing man signed to base, height 18 cm approx
Japanese Ivory Eagle Attacking Snake on Turtle Figurine
A antique Japanese carved ivory figurine, probably Showa period, early to mid 20th century. Carved, etched and lightly inked, depicting an eagle attacking a snake upon the back of a turtle. Height 6.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Box with Floral Carvings and Signature
Japanese ivory lidded box, Meiji period, densely carved with leafy peony, chrysanthemum and kiku sprays signed. Width 11 cm
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)
Japanese Netsuke Box: Wood and Ivory Collection
A box of 10 Japanese wood and ivory netsukes, 19th/ 20th century (10)
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 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
Hidemitsu Ivory Elephant Figure with Fine Detail
Meiji ivory carved elephant figure signed Hidemitsu with fine detail. Condition fair, restoration to one foot, cracking throughout. Length 9 cm
Meiji Warrior Figure by Matsuyama
Ivory carved Meiji warrior figure signed Matsuyama. Condition good to fair, minor cracks. Height 13 cm
Ivory Cigarette Holder, Pig Carving, and Kris Handle Set
Japanese carved ivory cigarette holder together with an ivory carving of a wild pig, and Indonesian carved Kris handle (3). Length 6 cm
Meiji Ivory Kangaroo with Joey
Japanese ivory carving of a kangaroo early Meiji period with joey in pouch. Height 7 cm
Seated Monkey Carving with Peach and Ivory Stick
A fine Japanese carving of a seated monkey, he wears a short jacket, holds a peach to his left hand, an ivory stick to his right, ivory small detail to the peach and inlaid tablet to his back, signed. Height 8 cm.
Meiji Ivory Man with Axe and Double Gourd
A Japanese ivory figure of a man standing with an axe and double gourd, Meiji period. 8 cm high
Seated Artist with Mask Sculpture
A Japanese ivory sculpture of a seated artist with a mask in his left hand. Red artists mark on the base, 20th century. 7 cm high
Japanese Ivory Button with Foliate Motif
A Japanese carved ivory button; foliate motif, diameter 40 mm.
Antique Japanese Ivory Geisha Girl Figure
Antique Japanese ivory geisha girl figure 11.5 cm high approx, losses to base
Japanese Ivory Cicada Ornament, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory cicada ornament, probably Meiji period, late 19th century, pierced and carved and depicting a cicada enveloped in a leaf; unsigned, length 4.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Frog Water Dripper with Lotus Leaf
A Japanese ivory frog water dripper, Meiji period, 19th century, well carved and depicting a frog accompanied by clambering froglets upon a finely carved and engraved lotus leaf, a stalk underside, the frog hollowed to the body with an aperture to its…
Meiji Ivory Frog and Lotus Ornament
A signed Japanese ivory frog and lotus ornament, Meiji period, 19th century. a delicate and naturalistically carved and coloured ornament of a curled lotus leaf enclosing frogs and froglets; signed underside, length 8 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 Sow Figurine, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory signed Sow figurine, probably Meiji period, late19th century, Naturalistically carved as a lactating sow; signed and with display stand. Height 3.5 cm. Width 6 cm (without stand)
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…
Japanese Ivory Book with Carved Figures and Script
A fine Japanese signed small 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 seated figures in a rockwork and garden setting and a full page of tiny…
Japanese Ivory Temple Lion Dog, Meiji Period
A carved Japanese ivory figure of a temple lion dog, Meiji period (1868-1912), well carved and depicting a snarling dog with a curled mane seated in its traditional pose with a foot upon a small creature, and raised upon a large shaped plinth. Height 9 cm
Meiji Ivory Lion Dog Sculpture
A carved ivory lion dog, Meiji period (1868-1912), the snarling seated lion dog looking to the side with its front paws raised; upon a timber display stand. Height 6.5 cm (without stand)
Mod Swanning Ivory Swan
A Japanese ivory swan, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, with moderne styling, the smooth unadorned swan with its neck resting on the body beneath an arch of wings; signed underside. Height 4 cm
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 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
Japanese Ivory Erotic Carving with Nude Lady and Man
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotica piece, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, carved and inked, and depicting a Japanese man lying on a woven basket opening to reveal a nude lady in relief, the man's face appearing under the lid; signed to the…
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
Meiji Ivory Vases on Timber Stands
Japanese pair of carved ivory vases on decorated timber stands, Meiji period. Approximately 13 cm each
Japanese Ivory Squirrel Miniature on Rock
A Japanese ivory miniature of a Squirrel, the naturalistically modelled squirrel standing on a rock, its front paw upon a small pinecone; with bordered characters underside. Height 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Figure Group of Two Ladies
Japanese antique ivory figure group with detailed carving of two ladies, height 6 cm approx.
Japanese Ivory Carving: Child, Fox, Tree, Oni
A Japanese ivory group carving, late 19th century. Depicting a child sheltered by a tree with fox holding flute, the child hiding from an oni aloft the tree, the base with cross hatched engraving and read seal mark, 27 cm high
Japanese Ivory Flower Seller Figure
A carved ivory figure of a Japanese flower seller signature to base. Height 15 cm.
Antique Japanese Ivory Carving with Signature
Good antique Japanese carved ivory figure, signed to base
Meiji Ivory Okimino with Flowing Gown
An ivory okimino. Carving of figure with flowing gown. Meiji period. About 18 cm high
Pair of Japanese ivory female musician figures
Two old Japanese carved ivory female musician figures, both seated, one with a stringed instrument, the other with drumsticks, formal dress. Heights 6.3 cm and 6 cm.
Japanese Geisha Ivory Carving
An old Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha, she stands in traditional dress with fan, her left hand raised supporting a parasol, shaft absent. Height 11.5 cm
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
Meiji Ivory Figure with Basket and Bench
A Japanese ivory figure, Meiji period, 1865-1912, carved to depict a cheerful male figure holding a basket and a low wooden bench on a rope over his shoulder with light engraving and some ink colouring; with etched marks underside. Height 8 cm
Japanese Ivory Carving of Man with Sticks
A Japanese ivory figure, Meiji period, 1865-1912, delicately carved and depicting an expressive man with a furrowed brown before a stacked bundle of sticks, well detailed to the hands, face and clothing with engraving and inking; red signature underside.…
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