Meiji Ivory Eagle on Azalea Stand
A fine large Meiji period ivory okimono of an eagle, carved alighting on an azalea root stand. Four-character signature on inset table under the body. sectional wings, glass inlaid eye (one absent), bronze legs and talons, some losses and requires…
Antique Japanese Monkey Okimono Figure
Antique Japanese okimono monkey figure, carved figure of a seated monkey. Early 20th century, Height 4 cm approx.
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure: Woman and Child
Antique Japanese carved ivory okimono figure, standing woman with child, signed to base. Height 5 cm approx.
Japanese Ivory Sage Figure
Vintage Japanese carved ivory okimono figure, standing sage figure, signed to base. Height 5 cm approx.
Seated Sennin Ivory Okimono with Signature and Toad
A fine Japanese carved ivory okimono, of a seated sennin holding a staff with reishi mushroom and gourd lashed to the top, a toad perches on his left shoulder and balances on his raised left hand. Some age cracks and minor repair to staff. Incised five…
Kitsune Procession: Carved Ivory Okimono
An old Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting a folktale, a group of kitsune (foxes) dressed in human costume in procession, led by an umbrella y?kai and carrying a palanquin carved from a gourd with a child occupant. Assembled on a massive lotus leaf…
Japanese Marine Ivory Samurai and Dragon Okimono
An old Japanese marine ivory carved okimono, finely detailed with a samurai and dragon, character marks incised and red stained to the base. Height 11.2 cm
Meiji Ivory Banana Okimono with Signature on Pedestal
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved solid ivory Okimono banana with signature, on wooden pedestal, 17 cm long (2)
Japanese Ivory Woolly Mammoth Okimono, c1920
Antique Japanese ivory woolly mammoth okimono on timber base, c1920, signed to base, height 6 cm approx
Miniature Ivory Bat and Vegetable Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono carved bats to vegetable piece. Height 3.5 cm
Carved Ivory Seated Man with Batons
Japanese carved ivory okimono seated man with batons, signed to base. Height 6 cm
Japanese Carved Rat Okimono, Signed, 9cm Width
Japanese carved timber rat okimono signed to base, width 9 cm
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Okimono, c1920
Antique Japanese ivory fisherman okimono on timber base, c1920, signed to base, height 6 cm approx, (some losses)
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Man, Child, and Beetle
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, of a man and child seated beneath a bird net where a beetle has alighted and the child tries to reach it with a bamboo pole. Signed with incised two character signature. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.…
Meiji Okimono Group with Musashibo Benkei and Deities
A fine Japanese Meiji period small okimono group, depicting the hero Musashib? Benkei carrying the Mii temple bell accompanied by Daikoku, Fukurokuju, Uzame and child, led by an oni. The asymmetrical base incised with a view of the bell at Miidera and…
Boy on Carp
A small ivory okimono, of a young boy clambering across the belly of an upturned carp. Two character signature. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 4.3 cm
Ivory Fish Cluster Okimono
An old compactly carved ivory okimono, of a cluster of ten various fish, deep tea stained. Small loss to one tail. Length 85. Provenance: The Flower family Collection. Length 8.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Basket Maker Okimono
A fine Japanese ivory okimono of a basket maker, seated with numerous examples of his produce at his feet, he ties the rim of a basket, his hair in Edo period chonmage topknot, his robe finely diaper patterned, a sagemono suspended from his obi. Signed…
Benten's Chariot with Dragon and Stag
A fine Japanese Meiji period small okimono group, depicting the goddess Benten in a chariot with a dragon, drawn by a stag and accompanied by children. The asymmetrical base incised with a view of a coastal temple. Signed on inlaid red lacquer tablet.…
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Child and Man
A Japanese small ivory okimono, of a child clambering on the shoulders of a man. Signed. Height 5.7 cm. Repairs to wrists. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Man and Boy with Eels Ivory Okimono
A small 19th century ivory okimono, of a man and boy leaning over a basket of eels, one of which has escaped over the side. Signed. Height 4.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Drum and Basket Seller
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a drum and basket seller, his wares slung about him and at his feet as he stoops to tie his gaiter. Signed on red lacquer tablet inlaid under the base. Height 8.4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Man and Child with Persimmons
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man and child, the man stands holding a fruiting bough of persimmons, signed on red lacquer tablet under the base. Height 13 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Okimono with Eel
A Japanese ivory okimono of a fisherman, standing lifting a basket from whose woven side a short finned eel escapes, signed with incised character and with red lacquer seal tablet under the base. Height 12 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Ivory Farmer Okimono with Cockerel
A Japanese ivory okimono of a farmer, standing holding a rake, a cockerel perches on his head, signed with incised characters under the base. Height 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Ivory Okimono: Man Watering Horse with Pot
A 19th century ivory okimono of a man watering a horse, both stand before a large pot, raised on a rockwork plinth, signed intaglio with character marks under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 10.5 cm.
Meiji Ivory Peanut Merchant Okimono
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a peanut merchant, he sits calculating on an abacus his produce in a basket at his feet. Signed on red lacquer tablet inlaid under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 8.4 cm.
Meiji Fisherman Okimono with Lobster and Scoop Net
A fine Japanese Meiji period okimono of a fisherman, he stands holding a lobster in his raised left hand and a scoop net in the other, his robe with deep cuffs bordered with square fret pattern. Signed Ky?ko. Provenance: The Flower Collection. Height 17…
Meiji Ivory Okimono: Children Playing in Fishing Net
A Meiji period Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man and children playing, one child tumbles in a fishing net whilst the others pull at its sides keeping him off-balance. Signed under the base. Length 20.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji ivory woodsman with frog and kiseru pipe
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a woodsman seated to smoke his kiseru pipe, a frog at his feet captures his attention, signed on red lacquer tablet under the base. Width 12 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji Ivory Woodsman Okimono with Rabbit and Bale
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a woodsman, standing with a bale of wood strapped to his back, a rabbit held in his right hand. Signed to the base. His head restuck. Height 10.8 cm.
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Seven Gods of Fortune in Boat
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of the seven gods of fortune, sailing in a boat with cockerel prow. Height 10.4 cm. Small loss to the bird's claw. Later affixed to turned ivory pedestal plinth. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji Ivory Banana Okimono
A late Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono carving in the form of a partially peeled banana, with intricately detailed flesh and colour stained skin. Signed. Length 15 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji Ivory Orange Okimono
A late Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono carving in the form of a navel orange, with colour stained skin. Width 5.8 cm. Stem chipped. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Ivory Apple Okimono Carving
A late Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono carving in the form of a partially peeled apple, with colour stained skin. Width 5.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji Ivory Persimmon Okimono from Flower Family Collection
A late Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono carving in the form of a persimmon, with colour stained skin. Diameter 5.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Ivory Toad Okimono with Ebony Eyes
A Japanese ivory okimono, a toad on frog's back on another toad, each with ebony inlaid eyes. Height 4.6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection
Bronze Monkey Okimono with Table Scroll
A Japanese bronze okimono, of a monkey wearing a patterned jerkin, kneeling and unfurling a table scroll, with accompanying bronze table. Height 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Ivory Figural Okimono, C1920, 5cm Height
Antique Japanese ivory figural okimono, C1920, height 5 cm approx, Ex: Sydney private collection
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Carved Figures and Gilt Highlights
Vintage Japanese lacquer five section inro, lacquer with carved decoration of figures to front and reverse, gilt damascene highlights, to black lacquer five section inro. Nashiji gilt decoration to interior of each section. Attached carved red lacquer…
Pair of Meiji Ivory Okimono Figures
2 Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory okimono figures, depicting an emperor and empress, both holding a fan, signed to bases, sitting on square wooden stands, 10.5 cm & 10.8 cm high (this weight does not include wooden stands). Ex: Sydney private collection
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Sage, Oni, and Drum
Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory rosewood okimono, 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 base, 21 cm…
Meiji Carved Ivory Lady in Rickshaw Okimono
Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) carved ivory okimono, of a lady in a rickshaw, 10 cm high approx. Ex: Private collection Sydney
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Clambering Mice and Crystal Eyes
1920's Japanese carved and stained ivory okimono, carved in the form of clambering mice scrabbling over chestnuts and beans, each mouse with rock crystal inlaid eyes, signed to base, 22 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep, 10 cm high. Provenance: Sold by Leonard Joel…
Meiji Ivory Lady in Rickshaw Okimono
Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) carved ivory okimono, of a lady in a rickshaw, 20 cm long, 18.5 cm high approx. Provenance: Sold by Leonard Joel Pty Ltd, 23/11/2014 Jewels, Objets D'Art & Fine Art, Lot 200
Japanese Ivory Woodsman Okimono with Pipe and Bundle
1920s Japanese ivory okimono of a woodsman, carrying a bundle of sticks supported by a pole on his shoulder and holding a pipe in his left hand, mounted on hardwood base with red signed panel, 35 cm high (total). Ex: Private collection Sydney
Japanese Ivory Okimono Performers with Hardwood Stand
1920s Japanese ivory okimono performers figure, depicting a man and child doing a pole balance act with an excited boy to their side, the group supported by a hardwood stand with fretwork panels and signed square shell plaque to top right, 22 cm wide, 54…
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure, 1900
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure c.1900 signature to base, height 13.8 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono Mask Carver with Child and Buaku Mask
A Japanese marine ivory okimono, of a mask carver and child with a buaku mask. On wooden stand. Signed. Length 9 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Man and Bird
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono depicting a man holding a bird and rope, losses to rope section, signed to base, 15 cm, high approx. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation
Meiji Ivory Performer Okimono
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono depicting a performer, signed to base, 5.5 cm, high. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation
Ivory Samurai Okimono, 20th Century
Japanese ivory okimono of old Samurai mid 20th century Depicted holding basket, height13 cm
Japanese Ivory Warrior Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono depicting two warriors fighting mid 20th century, height 20 cm
Meiji Ivory Geisha Okimono with Grape Bunch and Staff
A Japanese Meiji carved ivory okimono of a geisha, she stands in traditional robes, her staff absent from her raised right hand, a grape bunch sits in the basket suspended from her left. The shaped platform base signed, finely carved, height 16 cm.
Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono, 16 cm Height
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, similar to above, height 16 cm.
Meiji period ivory okimono of man with staff and scroll
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono depicting a man holding a scroll in his left hand and a staff in his right, signed to base, 10.5 cm high. This item may not be exported.
Meiji Ivory Man with Basket Okimono on Stand
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono depicting a man holding a basket, attached to wooden stand, 13 cm high approx. This item may not be exported .
Japanese Okimono with Cord and Tassel
Carved Japanese okimono 6 cm high, with cord and tassle attached
Japanese Ivory Okimono: Seated Man with Branch and Knife
Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicting a man seated with legs crossed, holding a branch in one hand and a knife in the other, wearing robes incised with geometric motifs, height 5 cm
Realistic Ivory Apple Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono Meiji period 1868 - 1912 representing two halves of an apple realistically tinted & inlaid with realistic seeds, height 4.2 cm, width 9.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono: Man with Baskets (Meiji Period)
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, man with baskets Meiji period 1868 - 1912, height 7.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Okimono - Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman Meiji period 1868 - 1912 signed seal mark to base, height 15 cm(figure)
Japanese Geisha Carved Okimono Figure, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved okimono figure of a geisha Meiji period 1868-1912. With red seal mark on the base. Height18.2 cm
Reclining Man with Book Ivory Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a reclining man with book, signed. Length 6 cm
Japanese Ivory Basket Maker Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono of a basket maker, he sits with contorted legs holding a basket and tools in front of him. Signed. Height 4 cm
Japanese Ivory Warrior Okimono
A small Japanese ivory okimono, of a warrior standing amongst a rocky outcrop, width 4.5 cm
Meiji Hornbill Netsuke with Okimono, Ushitora Signature
A Meiji period Hornbill netsuke, featuring an okimono, signed Ushitora, length 46 mm
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Man with Large Flower
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man holding a large flower high in his left hand, Meiji period, 19th century, his clothes layered & tied with an elaborate belt. Height 10 cm, width 5.5 cm
Ivory Shoki Demon Suppressor Figure
A carved ivory figure of Shoki the Demon Suppressor, with one foot raised on a rock, Japan, Showa period, early 20th century, holding an Oni while another is by his side, fine detailing of the costumes & facial expressions of the okimono. Condition:…
Ivory Child Okimonos with Crane and Sack
Three ivory okimono, child with crane, child with sack & other
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Boy with Kama and Pumpkin
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a boy, standing holding a kama sickle and a pumpkin, other gourds and pumpkins sit at his feet. Two character kanji signature under the base, height 11.5 cm
Japanese ivory okimono figures by named maker, 7.5cm
A pair of Japanese carved ivory okimono figures with maker's name to the base, height 7.5 cm
Frightened Farmer: Ivory Okimono
An antique signed ivory okimono of a man Frightened by a Praying Mantis, Meiji period, 1868-1912, an amusing study of a seated farm worker gesticulating and yelling at the sight of a giant praying mantis climbing up his leg, with light engraving and brown…
Kyoyaki Shishi Okimono by Hayashi Mokuu
A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a Shishi, Hayashi Mokuu (1901-1991), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950S, modelled in porcelain covered in a mustard yellow glaze, depicting an angry shishi ready to pounce. With an impressed mark to the base reading…
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Crane and Ceremonial Man
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a man in ceremonial dress and accoutrements, with a crane. Two character kanji signature under the base, height 12.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Farmer and Chicken
A signed antique Japanese ivory okimono of a man with a chicken, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a jovial farmer figure holding a chicken and with a small child standing on a wicker basket at his feet; engraved and inked in black and grey colours, signed…
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Farmer and Rabbit
A signed antique Japanese ivory okimono of a man with a rabbit, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a jovial farmer figure holding aloft a group of vegetables and cradling a rabbit, a small child at his feet, engraved and inked in black and grey colours, signed…
Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Man and Child on Stork
An antique ivory okimono of a man and child riding a stork, Meiji period, 1868-1912, two figures in ornamental dress upon the back of a stork upon waves, engraved and inked in black with maroon and green accents, height 7 cm
Sleeping Man Okimono
A signed antique ivory okimono of a man Asleep over a wicker barrel, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the gentle study of a sleeping bearded man with his arms and costume wrapped around woven barrel, finely carved, etched and inked in black and brown colours,…
Meiji Ivory Okimono and Wood Netsuke with Mouse
Japanese ivory okimono of Ashinga-jin, Meiji period a small Japanese carved ivory okimono and a wood netsuke, Meiji period and later carved as a figure of ashinga standing on a circular carved box decorated with dragons: The wood netsuke carved as a mouse…
Japanese Ivory Apple Okimono with Naturalistic Details
A Japanese ivory okimono apple, modelled naturalistically with mottled rose colour at the stem end, a partial peel broken away. Signed
Japanese Shunga Ivory Okimono, Showa Period
A Japanese Shunga ivory okimono, signed, Showa period, 20th century, inked design in sepia tones to the kimono and hair, on a wooden stand, Wt. 30 grms, height 5.2 cm, length 3 cm
Vintage Ivory Boar Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a pig, early to mid 20th century, the well carved model of a boar, with upturned snout and black bead eyes, height 3.5 cm, width 7.5 cm
Seated Monkey with Fruit Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a monkey, mid 20th century, a naturalistic study of a seated monkey closely guarding a fruit, height 3.5 cm
Monkey Family Ivory Okimono
A vintage signed ivory okimono of a monkey with young, early to mid 20th century, a parent monkey grappling with its two clambering playful youngsters, red, characters to a cartouche, height 6 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Jovial Elder and Child
A signed antique ivory okimono of a Jovial elder and a child, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a study of a laughing man with a long beard ladling a drink from a bottle, with a small child scrambling over his shoulder, well carved, engraved and inked in muted…
Meiji Ivory Fishergirl Okimono
A Tokyo school ivory okimono of a Fishergirl, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a finely carved study of a girl with plaited hair holding her catch and fishing poles with netting, her straw hat tied to the end, upon an integral, naturalistic base, carved from a…
Gilded Horse Okimono by Kyomizu Rokubei VI
A Japanese Rokubei studio pottery horse okimono, Kyomizu Rokubei VI (1901-1980), circa 1960s, the earthenware okimono in the stylised form of a horse, decorated with black under a clear glaze, and covered with cloudy flakes of gilding. Impressed hexagonal…
Japanese Tozan Studio Pottery Horse Okimono by Ito Tozan III
A Japanese Tozan studio pottery horse okimono, Ito Tozan III (1900-1970), circa 1960s, the stoneware okimono in the stylised form of a horse, decorated with overglaze enamels and gilding over a clear crackled Kiyomizu glaze. Impressed circular…
Bizen Stoneware Bullock Okimono by Toho Kimura
A Japanese Bizen okimono of a bullock, Toho Kimura, Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1960s, the stoneware okimono naturalistically modelled to render a recumbent bullock, the clay exhibiting 'Goma' (sesame seed glaze) spots to the back and feet of the…
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