Japanese Ivory Okimono with Blister Pearl
Japanese ivory okimono. Carved ivory cylinder surmounted by blister pearl. Some damage. Height 5.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Elderly Man, Signed (23cm)
Meiji/Taisho period (1868-1926), Japanese ivory okimono of an elderly man, Signed. Height 23 cm
Hand-Coloured Ivory Peasant Girl Okimono
Carved ivory hand-coloured okimono of a peasant girl height 5 cm. Provenance: Seddon Estate
Ivory Okimono: Fish, Bamboo, Rats
A good old Japanese carved ivory okimono representing wealth and longevity, a fish thrown up from the sea upon a branch of bamboo surrounded by three rats. Finely carved, lightly stained, each animal with inlaid eyes. Length 9.5 cm
Meiji Fisherman Ivory Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono Meiji period 1868 - 1912, modelled as fisherman holding a net, on a naturalistic wooden base inset with ivory. 24 cm high, 31 cm high
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Okimono with Oni Signature
A Japanese figurative okimono totem, Meiji period / signed carved, pierced and incised ivory depicting a fisherman with Oni incised signature to base. 30.5 cm high
Dragon Scholar Ivory Okimono
A Japanese figurative okimono totem, Meiji period / signed carved, pierced and incised ivory depicting a scholar with dragon spirit incised signature to base 30.5 cm high
Samurai and Drunken Friend Okimono
Ivory okimono, Japanese, figural carving of a Samurai helping a drunken friend, flanked by sake merchant, bill of sale available. Height 20 cm. Exhibited formerly on loan to the Pittsburgh Museum, ex: H. J Heinz collection, ex: Ashkenazie & Company 1982.…
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, 1920
Erotic carved ivory okimono, Japanese c. 1920, depicting a man and a woman, signed to base. Height 8.25 cm
Japanese Ivory Oni Okimono with Mouse Clambering Bell
An old carved Japanese ivory Okimono of an oni (demon), he sits, an upraised bell in his hand from which clambers a mouse. Old repair to hand. Width 7 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Man, Boy, Monkey, and Dog
A quality 19th century Japanese carved ivory Okimono, the man and boy standing beside a street lamp upon which their monkey is perched, the lamp with turned base and hexagonal panelled light surround, lotus leaf type top, the shaped oval base also mounted…
Ivory Okimono of Smoking Man and Monkey
Small Japanese ivory okimono of a man smoking a pipe, late Meiji period (1868-1912), sitting with a monkey on a tree trunk. Width 6.5 cm. Provenance: From the Rex Jennings Collection
Meiji Ivory Sake Drinkers
Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved as two men drinking sake dressed like bijin, signed.
Meiji Ivory Egret Okimono (15 cm)
Japanese ivory okimono of an egret, Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 15 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono. Meiji period (1868-1912), utilising the natural form of the tusk, with a male figure holding a fan posed against a tree holding a child aloft; etched square and triangular marks underside. Height 25.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Basket Seller Okimono
An ivory okimono of a basket seller, Meiji period standing in his waraji, turned to the side and carrying a bamboo pole over his right shoulder, suspended at the front and back with numerous baskets, drums and other wares hanging from ropes, and others…
Meiji Ivory Basket Seller Okimono
Japanese painted ivory okimono of a basket seller, Meiji period, Signed. Height 15.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Drum Seller Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono of a drum seller, Meiji period. Height 14.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Axeman Okimono, Late Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono of an axeman, late Meiji period (late 19th/early 20th century), finely carved and engraved as a naturally posed axeman in the throes of his craft, wearing traditional attire and carrying various accoutrements, with intricate…
Japanese Ivory Fisherman with Cormorant and Fish
A Japanese ivory fisherman okimono, early 20th century, a pierced and relief carved traditional fisherman with a fishing cormorant upon his shoulder and a fish in the hand, with line engraving and inking, and having an oval hatched mark to base. Height 14…
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Elder and Child
A Japanese ivory okimono of an elder with a child, early 20th century, the pierced and carved figure of an elderly slightly stooped man with a pronounced bulbous head and a lengthy beard, a small child at his feet, with engraved designs and inking; having…
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Lion Mask and Monkey
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man carrying a mask, early 20th century, a pierced and carved figure bearing a lion mask aloft and with a monkey at his feet, the figure in traditional attire, with line engraving and inking; having an oval hatched mark to…
Japanese Ivory Elder with Money Bag Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono of an elder with a money bag, early 20th century, a bearded traditionally attired man with one arm resting on a tree stump and holding a bag of money aloft, with line engraving and inking; having a feather engraved navette shape…
Meiji Ivory Okimono: Elderly Man with Double Gourd
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, late 19th century, the figure of an elderly man with walking stick holding a double gourd aloft; unmarked. Height 13 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Male Figure and Double Gourd
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, late 19th century, possibly Tokyo school, a traditionally attired male figure, lightly engraved, ink stained and tea coloured, carrying a large double gourd; signed in recessed red cartouche to base of foot. Height…
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Seated Woman and Running Man
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, late 19th century, possibly Tokyo school, two traditionally attired figures, a woman seated and a young man running, both smoothly finished and lightly engraved; unmarked and upon a timber stand. Height 11 cm. Width…
Young Boy Blowing Conch Shell Ivory Okimono
An ivory okimono carved figure of a young boy blowing into a conch shell. Signature to base. Height 4.8 cm
Japanese Ivory Wood Gatherer Okimono Figure
A Japanese ivory okimono figure of a wood gatherer, Meiji period (1868-1912), carrying a bundle of finely carved twigs and holding smoking implements in his hands, signed in a red lacquer tablet, 20 cm high
Meiji Fisherman Ivory Okimono with Catch and Signature
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), catching a fish, signed, 19 cm high, and 33 cm high including rod
Meiji ivory okimono of noh actor with mask
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a noh actor, Meiji period (1868-1912), wearing formal robes and headdress and holding a mask, four character signature, 13.5 cm high
Meiji Geisha Ivory Okimono Figure with Signature
A Japanese ivory okimono figure of a geisha, Meiji period (1868-1912), wearing formal attire, elaborate headdress and carrying a box with a flower, two character signature on a red lacquer tablet, 17.5 cm high
Meiji period ivory man with vegetables and scythe
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man, Meiji period (1868-1912), holding a basket of vegetables and a scythe, signed, 21 cm high
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Masked Actor with Fan
A Japanese ivory okimono of an actor wearing a mask, Meiji period (1868-1912), wearing formal robes and holding a fan, red inlaid seal to base, 17 cm high
Japanese Okimono Figures, Early 20th Century
A pair of Japanese okimono, early 20th century. The figures of an older man and woman, the man carrying a staff and a scroll and the stooped woman holding her fan, both lightly engraved and stained and signed underside. Height 11 cm. and 10 cm
Japanese Ivory Chick Hatching Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono late Meiji period (1866-1912) depicting a hatching chick inside an egg. Length 5 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono: Gentleman Feeding Chickens
A Japanese ivory okimono of a gentleman feeding Chickens Meiji period, 19th century signed red plaque inset to base, 13 cm high
Meiji Ivory Farmer Okimono, 19th Century
A Japanese ivory okimono of a Farmer Meiji period, 19th century signed to base, 19 cm high
Meiji Geisha Okimono, 19th Century
A Japanese okimono of a geisha Meiji period, 19th century signed red plaque inset to base, 20 cm high
Japanese Ivory Hunter Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono of a hunter Meiji period, 19th century signed to base, 20.5 cm high
Japanese Ivory Scholar Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono of a scholar Meiji period, 19th century signed red plaque inset to base, 17 cm high
Meiji Ivory Deity Okimono with Worshippers
A Meiji carved ivory okimono of a deity with worshippers, signature panel to base, with an associated stand. Height 13 cm.
Japanese Ivory Basket Seller Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a basket seller, signed to base. Height 15.5 cm.
Japanese Ivory Basket Seller Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a basket seller, signed to base. Height 15.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Man and Frogs
A Meiji period ivory okimono depicting a man holding a frog with other frogs climbing, some losses. Signed to base. Height 16 cm.
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Okimono with Attendant
A Meiji carved ivory okimono of a fisherman with attendant, signed to base. Height 21.5 cm.
Meiji Carved Okimono of Man and Child
A Meiji carved okimono of a man holding up a child, signature panel to base. Height 17.5 cm.
Meiji Ivory Fisherman with God Figure
A Meiji carved ivory okimono of a fisherman upholding a figure of a god, signed to satchel. Height 18.5 cm.
Sleeping Buddha on Drum Ivory Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory small okimono of a sleeping Buddha, his head resting upon a large slit drum, finely carved and stained detail to his robe. Length 4.3 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Masked Man and Child
A Japanese Meiji period fine carved ivory okimono of a man wearing a demon mask, a shishi mask he holds above and pulling over his head, a young child sits beside copying his action, fine engraved and stained detail, minor repair. 6.5 cm x 6 cm
Carved Ivory Fisherman: Meiji Period
A Japanese signed carved ivory okimono of a fisherman. Meiji period (1868-1911)
Pair of Ivory Figural Okimono, 19th/20th Century
Two ivory figural okimono, 19th/20th century, the first of a maiden gathering mushrooms in a basket, her right hand raised pinning a flower in her hair, signed on a red tablet 'Koreyama'; the second of a fisherman holding a long harpoon and wearing a…
Ivory Figural Okimono by Sogyoku and Gyokushi
Two ivory figural okimono, by Sogyoku and Gyokushi (Tamayuki), 19th/20th century, the first of a lady with a small boy over her left shoulder, his hand extended clasping an insect, signed 'Sogyoku'; the second of an old man peeling an apple for a small…
Meiji Ivory Okimono Figural Group by Muneyoshi
An ivory okimono figural group, by Muneyoshi, Meiji period, of a farmer balancing a pole over his shoulder suspended with a basket holding a small boy and another with vegetables, signed on a red tablet 'Muneyoshi', wood stand, (2), 10 cm high
Ivory Okimono with Shibayama Brushpots and Stands
An ivory figural okimono, late Meiji period, of a man on a rocky ledge carrying a basket on his head filled with gourds, the fruiting vine trailing down to a small boy standing on a lower ledge; together with a pair of small shibayama brushpots, each…
Meiji Ivory Okimono Figural Group by Meikei
An ivory okimono figural group, by Meikei, Meiji period, with an old man celebrating New Year standing holding a pole decorated for the festival, beside a young boy seated among his carpenter's tools, signed on a red plaque, 'Meikei', 18.5 cm high
Ivory Okimono Figurines by Seiichi and Shodo
Two ivory figural okimono, by Seiichi and Shodo, 19th/20th century, the first of a farmer drinking from the spout of a teapot, signed 'Seiichi'; the second of a man with a monkey climbing over his left shoulder to grasp a persimmon from his right hand,…
Japanese Rickshaw Driver with Bijin Okimono
A Japanese bronze, gilt and ivory okimono, of a Bare-footed, rickshaw driver pulling a Bijin, Taisho period, moveable canopy and wheels decorated with brocade patterns, a signature of mount Fuji to base, 20 cm length
Ivory Okimono: Boy Riding Water Buffalo
A carved ivory okimono early to mid 20th century., depicting a boy riding a water buffalo. Signed with character mark. Height 6.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Buddha Okimono with Tea Stain Finish
A Japanese carved ivory Buddha okimono with tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 13 cm
Japanese Travelling Man Ivory Okimono Figure
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of a travelling man. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to the base. Height 21.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure of Manual Worker
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of a manual worker. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 14.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Street Sweeper Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of a street sweeper. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 17 cm
Japanese Ivory Elderly Gentleman Okimono Figure
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of an elderly gentleman. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 13 cm
Japanese Ivory Scholar Priest Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of a scholar priest. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 11.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Elderly Gentleman with Peach
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of an elderly gentleman with peach. Tea stain finish. Height 8.2 cm
Ivory Okimono Set with Repairs and Signatures
Ivory okimono of a Street vendor & another set upon a three footed stand, both with repairs & signed to the base. Height of tallest 8 cm
Stag antler okimono of skull with snake and hawk
Japanese okimono of a skull, c.1890, carved stag antler okimono of a skull with entwined snake, surmounted by a hawk, monkey to one side, Japanese character marks to underside, height 8.5 cm wdith 9 cm, depth 7.5 cm
Meiji Period Okimono of Men at Work (Set of 5)
Five Meiji period okimono of men at work, each signed, (a/f). Height 15 cm. (5)
Japanese Ivory Lily Vendor Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 finely carved with a vendor holding a large bunch of lilies, incised mark to base. 20 cm high
Tomomasa Signed Ivory Jurojin with Child Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono Jurojin and small child, signed Tomomasa c.1890-1910
Leaping Carp with Immortal Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono immortal on leaping carp, signed Sando Kinjiro (Koichi) Tokyo sculpture Society, artist 1906-1910
Ivory Geisha Lantern Okimono by Gyokusho (1910)
Japanese ivory okimono geisha holding lantern, signed Gyokusho c.1910
Mouse Clambering Okimono by Shin Ichi
A fine carved and stained Japanese ivory large okimono signed Shin Ichi [ä¿¡ä¸]. Carved in the form of clambering mice scrabbling over chestnuts and beans, each mouse with rock crystal inlaid eyes, signed to base, 22 cm width x 10.5 cm depth x 10 cm high
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Lady in Rickshaw, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a lady in a rickshaw, Meiji period. Depicting the seated lady holding flowers and parasol, the rickshaw drawn by running man with wheel under front foot, the lady signed Komin, 18 cm at widest
Japanese Ivory Okimono Pig and Elephant
Japanese carved ivory okimono pig, late Meiji early Taisho. Realistically carved, together with a carved ivory elephant, pig 8 cm long (2)
Japanese Rosewood and Ivory Okimono with Oni and Drum
A Japanese rosewood and ivory okimono, Meiji period and signed, modelled as a sage and three Oni on a drum, the Oni serving food, playing a drum and clambering over the side, the drum inlaid with mother of pearl and silver wire, two character signature to…
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Elder, Child, Dragon and Dog
A large Meiji Japanese ivory okimono; features an elder holding a Koro with a dragon coiling up his body. Beneath him rests a young child and small dog, who is reaching to attack the dragon. The dragon has released his sharp claws towards the threatening…
Japanese Bone Okimono of Traditionally Attired Older Man
A Japanese bone okimono, 20th century, signed, depicting the figure of a traditionally attired older man carrying a basket and the tools of his trade, lightly engraved throughout and inked with aubergine and deep green colours, supported on a decorated…
Meiji Ivory Okimono Set with Signed Bases
Three Japanese carved ivory okimono's (AF) Meiji period 1868 ? 1912. Signed signatures to base. Heights: 13.5 cm - 15 cm
Meiji Ivory Samurai Fighting Tengu Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono. Meiji period carved with a samurai fighting with two tengu signed. Height 13.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono: Smoking Man with Boy and Parasol
Japanese ivory okimono. Meiji period carved with a man smoking a pipe and carrying a young boy holding a parasol on his back signed. Height 14.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono, probably Showa period, mid 20th century. Depicting the figure of a traditionally attired fisherman carrying his catch in a basket over his shoulder and standing on rocks above waves, lightly engraved throughout and inked with…
Japanese Ivory Fishing Okimono Figure Group
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure group Meiji period (1868-1912) depicting an old man fishing with young boy, signed character mark to base. Height 11 cm
Japanese Okimono & African Ivory Miniature Animals
i) A carved Japanese style okimono figure, with character marks to base. Height 6.3 cm, ii) six carved ivory miniature African animals. Height 4 cm
Japanese Ivory Monkey Temptation Okimono
A signed Japanese ivory and timber okimono, the figure of a man holding a broom and tempting a small monkey seated on a stand with a fruit; with cartouche underside. Height 18.5 cm. Width 13 cm. Depth 8 cm
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Filleting Okimono
A quality Japanese Meiji carved ivory okimono of a fisherman filleting, he sits wearing traditional robes, a knife held to the large fish upon a board to his front, a smaller beside, fine engraved and stained detail. Height 5 cm
Signed Carved Animal Okimono Collection
Five signed carved okimono including a hare, a monkey, a mouse and a tortoise
Signed Japanese Ivory Okimono with Seated Man and Peaches
An exceptional signed Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely carved, engraved and inked, depicting a traditionally attired seated man at rest, with a pipe in his right hand and flanked by baskets of peaches, a double gourd and a stacked…
Signed Japanese Oni Okimono, Meiji Period
A fine signed Japanese okimono of two Oni, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved and inked, depicting two seated hairy devil figures wearing findoshi, with fearsome faces, horns and reptilian like hands and feet, one grasping the arm of the other;…
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Man on Horseback
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man on a horse, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved and inked, depicting an elderly man in a splendid robe upon a horse with elaborate saddle cloths, upon a circular base and signed underside. Height 16 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Man, Child and Insect
Fine antique Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man holding a child with a large insect biting his foot, seal mark to base, approx 15 cm high
Japanese Ivory Basket Seller Okimono, Signed
Fine antique Japanese carved ivory okimono of a basket seller or maker, signature to base, approx 15 cm high
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Gods in Dragon Boat
A Japanese ivory okimono of the gods in a dragon boat, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely carved, resting on breaking waves, signed with two characters to the base. 6.5 cm high; together with an ivory okimono of figures in a boat, early 20th century. 3 cm…
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