Kyoyaki Boar Okimono by Kiyomizu Rokubei V
A Japanese Kyoyaki Rokubei okimono of a boar, Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959), circa 1930s, the boar figure in carved faceted earthenware covered in brown and amber glazes. Impressed hexagonal 'Rokubei' mark to the side. Together with a signed tomobako…
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Artist Seal
An antique Japanese carved ivory group okimono with artist seal to the base
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Elder and Child
Japanese Meiji ivory carving okimono of an elder and child, height 14 cm, signed to base.
Japanese Ivory Sow Okimono and Chopsticks Set
A vintage Japanese ivory okimono of a Sow, and a pair of Chopsticks, early to mid 20th century, finely carved as a corpulent sow with black bead eyes, and a pair of plain, ivory chopsticks, length 17.5 cm (chopsticks) width 6.5 cm (sow)
Thirteen-Face Japanese Ivory Okimono
A finely carved Japanese thirteen face ivory okimono, Meiji period, 1868-1912, carved in the round from a single piece of ivory, inked and engraved with an arrangement of varied faces and masks, unmarked, length 4 cm, width 4 cm
Okimono: Figure Castigating Oni
An antique okimono of a figure Castigating an Oni, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a gesticulating figure in a kimono with arm raised and a cowering oni, protecting his head, height 8 cm, width 7.5 cm
Vintage Ivory Sleeping Figure Okimono
A small vintage ivory okimono of a sleeping figure, with much patination, an older male figure curled in his robe, signed, underside, height 3.5 cm
Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Figures in Canoe
A fine antique ivory okimono of figures in a canoe, Meiji period, 1868-1912, an animated group of figures including musicians, scholars, figures pouring, drinks, an oarsman, a figure catching a fish and another holding a tortoise, all tightly fitted into…
Smiling Faces Okimono
A finely carved ivory okimono of many faces, Meiji period, 1868-1912, seven conjoined and individually carved faces each with happy dispositions, length 4 cm
Meiji Buddha Face Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the jovial well detailed face with pendulous lobes, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm
Vintage Ivory Okimono Figure: Smoking Male with Tools
A petite vintage ivory okimono figure, Showa period, mid 20th century, a hunched male figure who appears to be smoking a pipe, in well engraved and inked clothing and carrying a range of tools, signature underside, height 4.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Seven Joyful Faces
A finely carved ivory okimono of many faces, Meiji period, 1868-1912, seven conjoined and individually carved faces each with happy dispositions, width 4 cm
Mid-century Ivory Buddha Face Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, mid 20th century, the jovial well detailed face with pendulous lobes, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm
Carved Ivory Boat with Six Figures and Auspicious Symbols
A carved ivory okimono of six figures in a circular boat, probably Taisho to Showa period 20th century, richly carved in high relief with figures carrying auspicious peaches, pouring drinks from a gourd, and holding fans, their wooden boat upon, cresting…
Japanese Ivory Seated Man with Batons
Japanese carved ivory okimono seated man with batons, signed to base, height 5 cm approx.
Hosho's Carved Ivory Woodcutter with Snake and Frog
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Woodcutter by Hosho, Meiji period (1868-1912) standing with one foot resting on a wood stump, one hand holding a branch to protect himself, at his feet a snake coiled around his axe and chasing a frog, signed -Hosho'…
Japanese Ivory Bijin Okimono, Meiji Period
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Bijin Meiji period (1868-1912) the standing beauty clad in an elegant kimono, one hand holding a fan and the other concealed in voluminous sleeves, artist's seal missing
Rakushin's Ivory Hunter with Rabbit and Rifle
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a hunter by Rakushin, Meiji period (1868-1912) wearing straw sandals and walking across a tree trunk, carrying a rabbit, roped by its feet and suspended from a rifle slung over his right shoulder, the base signed -…
Father and Son Eating on Haystack with Chickens, Meiji Period
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a father and Son eating Meiji period (1868-1912) seated on a haystack eating a bowl of rice, with his axe at his feet, his Son standing near him feeding chickens, signed
Hosho's Ivory Peasant with Radish and Cat
Japanese carved ivory okimono of peasant by Hosho, Meiji period (1868-1912) standing and carrying two large white radish, suspended from a wood rod slung over his right shoulder, on the ground a cat chasing a bird, the base signed - Hosho' in a…
Japanese Ivory Fisherman and Child Okimono by Seizanin
Large Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman and a child by Seizanin, Meiji period (1868-1912) modelled standing with one foot resting on a wave-lashed rock, holding a fishing net, his Son at his feet holding a landing net, the base signed…
Articulated Ivory Lobster Okimono by Yamazaki Nankai
Japanese ivory lobster okimono by Yamazaki Nankai, late Meiji period (1868-1912) naturalistically carved and fully articulated, the eyes stained, signed in a red oval seal 'Nankai', with custom made box
Meiji Crab Bronze Okimono
Japanese bronze okimono of crab Meiji period (1868-1912) realistically modelled and articulated, the body with a warm brown patina
Meiji Period Lobster Okimono
Japanese copper alloy okimono of a lobster Meiji period (1868-1912) the articulated Crustacea constructed of numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body, signed
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Okimono
An early Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono figure of a fisherman wearing a rough apron over his robes. Some faults and losses. Signed under the base, height 20 cm
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Five Masks, Okame and Signature
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a group of five masks including Okame the back carved as an expressive face, the himotoshi formed by his flaring nostrils. Engraved signature. 3.4 cm square. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize (UK/Japan 1859 '…
Japanese Boxwood and Ivory Netsuke of Figures on Sampan
A Japanese boxwood and ivory netsuke of a figures relaxing on a sampan engraved underneath five figures in rough capes and hats haul a rope, evidently towing the boat. Engraved signature, length 11.4 cm. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize…
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Market Stall Preparations
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a man and woman preparing a market stall vegetable display. Two character signature on red lacquer inlaid tablet and engraved fruit cipher under the base. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize…
Meiji Barrel Maker Okimono
An outstanding Japanese Meiji period okimono of a barrel maker modelled seated and chiselling a large diameter barrel interior. Raised on an asymmetrical plateau that accommodates his toolbox and seating mat. Signed on an inlaid gold lacquer tablet under…
Meiji period boxwood and ivory okimono of swordsmiths
A Japanese Meiji period boxwood and ivory okimono of two swordsmiths they work a katana blade on an anvil beside a box bellows forge. Two character signature and two character seal mark on red lacquer inlaid tablets inset to the plinth base. Some faults.…
Bronze Fighting Tigers by Genryusai
A Japanese cast bronze of two fighting tigers, okimono by Genryusai. Depicting a feline temporarily subduing a prostrate rival, patinated stripes and other decorative highlights. Bearing maker's mark reading Seiya Sei in rectangular seal. Meiji/Taisho…
Wise Scholar on Barrel
A 19th century okimono ivory carving of a wise scholar seated on a barrel, height 6 cm, signed
Masamichi's Ivory Okimono: Yamato Takeru no Mikoto Slaying Adversary
An ivory okimono, by Masamichi, Meiji period finely carved depicting Yamato Takeru no Mikoto slaying an adversary lying at his feet, the detailing picked out in black, signed Masamichi 14 cm high
Gyakuho's Sage on Horseback Ivory Okimono
An ivory okimono, by Gyakuho, Meiji period, of a sage on horseback, the elongated figure wearing a long patterned robe, polychrome detailing, signed Gyakuho 22.5 cm high
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Warrior Monkeys and Figure
A Japanese ivory okimono of figures under a tree depicts warrior monkeys and figure with a club. Signed on base. Height: 5.5 cm
Ivory Trade Figures
Carved ivory netsuke and carved ivory okimono i netsuke depicting a man carrying items of trade. II larger ivory figure depicting man with large hammer.
Man with Fruit and Rooster Okimono
Japanese okimono ivory figure a carving depicting a man holding fruit and rooster early 20th century.
Meiji Boar Okimono in Clear Urushi Lacquer Finish
A Japanese Meiji bamboo okimono, Meiji period, circa early 20th century, carved from a large bamboo root, dynamically depicting a running boar, coated in a clear urushi lacquer finish, 15 cm high, 34 cm long
Bizen Okimono of Hen and Cockerel, Edo Period
A Japanese Bizen okimono of a hen and Cockerel, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, the moulded stoneware okimono depicting a male and female pair of fowl with fine incised and moulded feathers to their bodies, seated on a naturalistically…
Japanese Boxwood Okimono: Snake and Turtle
Good Japanese boxwood okimono, depicting a snake wrapping itself around a turtle, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
Ink-Engraved Ivory Sumo Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a Sumo type figure, a well carved, inked and engraved figure of a corpulent middle aged figure with a furrowed brow wearing an open kimono and carrying a double gourd and a sack over his shoulder, signed underside, height 5 cm
Frog duo on sandal boxwood okimono
A boxwood okimono of two frogs on a Sandal, two naturalistic frogs squatting on an upturned straw zori sandal, height 4 cm, width 7 cm
Bronze Okimono of Sage on Oxen, Meiji Period
A Japanese Koichi bronze okimono of a sage atop an Oxen, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900, a Miyao school bronze of a Chinese sage in dark patinated bronze sits atop a large and muscular oxen. With wooden base, signed Koichi saku - made by Koichi. The…
Japanese Celadon Equestrian Okimono by Kiyomizu Rokubei V
A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon equestrian okimono, Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959), circa 1930s, modelled as an equestrian figure in the manner of a Chinese Northern Qi tomb figure. Impressed Rokubei mark to the base. Together with tomobako (original…
Meiji Ivory Crab Catcher Okimono
A fine Meiji carved ivory okimono of a crab catcher, signed to base, height 13.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure with Child, Signed
Japanese carved ivory okimono figure standing figure with child, signed to base, height 5 cm approx.
Japanese Okimono Landscape Scroll Paintings Set
Five various Japanese okimono scroll paintings all 20th century depicting landscape studies, 3 in original boxes (of sizes)
Japanese Sage with Birdcage Ivory Okimono
Large Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicting a sage holding a birdcage with door opening to reveal bird, accented with coloured pigment, signature to base, height 7.5 cm
Ivory Basket Maker Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicted a seated basket maker, flanked by two pierced baskets, his robes incised with geometric motifs, signature to base, height 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Horseback Rider Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicting a figure leaning forward and riding on horseback, accented with coloured pigment, signature to base, length 6 cm
Monkey Riders on Dragon
A refined antique ivory okimono of monkeys on a dragon, Meiji period, 1868-1912, signed to cartouche, exquisitely carved and inked featuring four mischievous animated monkeys riding upon the back of a dragon flying through flaming cloud, cartouche…
Vintage Ivory Tiger Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a tiger, Showa period, mid 20th century, the seated figure of a growling tiger with claws extended and tail curled over its back, lightly engraved to depict stripes, with black bead eyes, height 6 cm
Vintage Leopard Play Fighting Okimono
A signed vintage okimono of two leopards, Showa period, mid 20th century, a pair of leopards engaged in play fighting, signed underside, height 3.5 cm
Vintage Japanese Ivory Horse Okimono Pair
Two vintage Japanese ivory horse okimono, Showa period, mid 20th century, naturalistic models, a signed model of a walking horse with head thrown high, the other rearing, both with black bead eyes, height 11.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Lantern and Smoking Accessories
A small Japanese ivory okimono of a man, standing holding a paper lantern, a tabako-ire and kiseruzutsu at his feet. Two character signature on inlaid red lacquer table under the base. Height 7.2 cm
Ivory and Vegetable Okimono Collection
Two carved ivory okimono & one vegetable ivory okimono, carved ivory rabbit and porcupine & vegetable ivory octopus
Meiji-era Man with Basket Okimono
An antique okimono of a man with a basket, Meiji period, circa 1900, the middle aged figure holding a shell and a wicker basket with produce, lightly engraved and inked to the tunic, cipher mark underside, height 14 cm
Ivory Okimono: Cranes and Aquatic Life
A vintage ivory okimono of cranes and Aquatic life, exquisitely carved featuring swaying water plants and choppy waters, cranes squabbling over a fish, other birds looking on, and a lattice fishing trap with a large crab on the side, unmarked, height 16…
Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Seated Man
A small antique ivory okimono of a man, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the expressive figure of a seated man in a lightly engraved and inked robe, unsigned, as found, height 6 cm
Vintage Ivory Tiger Okimono with Cub
A vintage ivory okimono of two tigers, Showa period, mid 20th century, a tiger with cub prowling upon rocky and vegetated ground, the figures in a roughcast finish with inked stripes, signed underside, height 12 cm
Meiji Fisherman Okimono
A Japanese Meiji period Tokyo school okimono of a fisherman, two character signature on inlaid red tablet under the base. Height 24 cm
Japanese Ivory Temple Guardian Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono of a temple guardian (nio), exuberantly carved, two character signature and red inlaid tablet under his robe hem. Multiple losses and repair. Height 18.5 cm. Provenance: Auckland estate collection.
Japanese Ivory Carving of Takarabune with Seven Gods
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Takarabune, Meiji/Taisho period, the 'Seven Gods of good Fortune' standing on the open deck with their respective attributes, the hull of simulated wood planks with a ho-o figurehead, on a wood stand carved with…
Ivory Okimono of Man on Horseback
Japanese carved ivory okimono of man on a horse, depicting a bearded man wearing a traditional robe on horseback, on wooden stand, height 26 cm (overall)
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Couple Eating and Drinking Tea
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a couple eating, each figure depicted kneeling, eating and drinking tea, artists seal to underside, on wooden stand, height 8.5 cm width 12.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Fisherman with Bird Okimono
Meiji ivory okimono of a fisherman with bird with losses and repairs, height 21.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Elephant Okimono with Carved Decoration
Japanese carved ivory Elephant okimono with carved and applied decoration, signed to base, height 4.5 cm.
Ivory Snake and Frog Okimono
Japanese carved ivory Snake with Frog okimono depicting a coiled snake with a captured frog, length 8 cm.
Vintage Ivory Tiger Okimono Pair
Two vintage ivory tiger okimono, mid 20th century, seated felines with glass bead eyes, one with etched and inked striping, the other presenting as a white tiger, signed to one, height 4.5 cm and smaller
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese okimono carved ivory group, Meiji period, 19th century, 6 cm high
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, 4.5 cm high, 7 cm wide
Japanese Ivory Bird Feeders Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of the bird feeders, with coloured staining, Meiji period, 4.5 cm high, 6 cm wide
Meiji Ivory Lion Okimono with Inlaid Eyes
Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono. Tokyo school lion with inlaid eyes. On a rosewood base. Ex W.S. Ellenden auction, 19.3.74 (lot 46) Sir Harry Moxham collection. Length 23 cm, (base)
Japanese Ivory Man with Tiger Okimono Figure
Japanese carved ivory okimono Man with Tiger figure, signed to base, height 6 cm approx. .
Sleepy bearded gent okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, the kneeling sleepy bearded gent in finely decorated traditional robe draped over a tall woven basket, signed, height 5.2 cm.
Meiji Ivory Farmer Okimono
An antique ivory okimono of a farmer, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the part painted figure of an elderly farmer holding a spade and a wrapped bundle of produce, signed to red cartouche underside, additional marks to edge, height 18 cm
Fisherman and Son: Ivory Okimono
Carved ivory okimono, beautifuly carved okimondepicting fisherman with with young Son both holding fish, height 26 cm
Bronze Minogame Turtles on Rock, Meiji Period
A bronze okimono of Minogame turtles on a rock, Meiji period, 19th to early 20th century, two legendary minigame turtles with long seaweed tails in polished golden bronze, pewter and deep chocolate colours on a cast rock in mottled green colours sparingly…
Hirado Porcelain Playful Puppy Okimono
A fine Hirado okimono of a Playful puppy, late Edo (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, delicately modelled as a puppy in refined white porcelain, with exceptionally fine incised fur throughout, the pupils painted with iron spots.…
Tagua and Resin Animal Okimono and Netsuke Set
Two tagua nut animal okimono and a resin netsuke, 20th century, a delightful study of two playful rabbits, and a panda eating bamboo, both tagua nuts signed, and a resin netsuke in the form of a ram, 4.5 cm, and smaller
Meiji Ivory Peasant Making Noodles Okimono
Fine Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono, in the form of a peasant making noodles, holding chopsticks and a kettle, height 5 cm
Ko Imari Okimono of Standing Gentleman with Fan
A Japanese Ko Imari okimono of a man; Genroku period (1688-1704); modelled as a standing gentleman holding a fan, with brocade patterns in coloured enamels and gilding, the base with impressed cloth pattern. Height 31.5 cm
Man and Crane Okimono with Signature, Early 20th Century
A carved and signed okimono of a man accompanied by a crane, early 20th century, a bearded figure in a kimono holding a fan and a broomstick accompanied by a red crested crane, lightly engraved with touches of colour, two character signature to base, with…
Meiji Period Ivory Fisherman Okimono with Attendant
An antique ivory okimono of a fisherman and attendant, meiji period, 1868-1912, a figure in a headscarf holding his catch, with a small boy beside him holding a basket of fish, both standing on a woven basket, another lidded basket to the side, with…
Vintage Ivory Boatmen with Fishing Net Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of boatmen with a fishing net, Showa period, circa 1960s, finely carved with a small boat moving through aquatic plants, one boatmen controlling the oars, the other casting an exquisitely carved mesh net over the waves, with a…
Celadon Okimono by Miyanaga Tozan, circa 1920
A Japanese studio celadon okimono, by Miyanaga Tozan (1868-1941), circa 1920, the seated figure finely modelled, the clothing covered in a fine celadon glaze, marked Tozan to base, 18 cm high, 18 cm wide.
Seiko Porcelain Cockerel and Hen Okimono
A Japanese studio porcelain okimono of a cockerel and a hen by Seiko, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely modelled as a standing cockerel and seated hen in porcelain with underglaze colours, impressed seal mark to base. Together with its tomobako (original…
Meiji period seated Kannon okimono by Zoroku Mashimizu
A Japanese studio okimono of Kannon, by Zoroku Mashimizu, Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a seated figure of Kannon in Chinese Dehua style. With an impressed mark reading 'Zoroku' to the interior, 18.5 cm high, 10 cm wide.
Japanese Bronze Standing Immortals of Wealth and Fish
Pair vintage Japanese bronze okimono standing immortals of Daikoku god of wealth and Ebisu holding a koi fish, 8.5 cm heights
Meiji Ivory Comical Figure with Fly Whisk
An antique ivory okimono of a Comical figure with a fly Whisk, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a round faced gloomy figure wrapped in a cloak holding a fly whisk, a small crouching child at his side, with lightly engraved patterns and inked enrichments,…
Dreaming Cripple Okimono
A Japanese 18th century ivory okimono, Edo period, mid 18th century, the expressive okimono shows the oneiric scene of a cripple dreaming he can stand: a bearded man seated on a rock with both hands on his long twisted scroll, captivated by the apparition…
Signed Japanese Ivory Archer Okimono, 5cm
Japanese carved ivory okimono, standing figure of an archer, signed to base, height 5 cm note
Sleeping Man Ivory Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono, carved figure of a sleeping man, length 4.5 cm
Geishas Feeding Chickens Ivory Okimono
Carved ivory okimono, figural group depicting two Geishas and young girl feeding chickens, height 11 cm
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