Hirado Okimono: Seated Akita Pup, 19th Century Japan
A Japanese Hirado okimono of a puppy, Edo period (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, modelled as a seated Akita pup, the eyes unglazed. Exhibition label to the base, 8.5 cm high, 9 cm wide, Exhibitions: 'The Japanese Aesthetic',…
Kyoyaki Enamelled Earthenware Crane Okimono by Rokubei V
A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a crane, by Rokubei V (1875-1959), Taisho period (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989), modelled as a recumbent crane in enamelled earthenware. Together with a signed tomobako, 7.5 cm high, 19 cm wide.
Japanese Staghorn Karashishi Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese Staghorn okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), ornately carved in the form of a Karashishi (Chinese lion), the mythological creature standing proud with its mouth open and uttering the 'Aum' or 'seed of the universe' sound. It's hair and tail in…
Japanese Ivory Figure Group with Man and Child
A Japanese ivory okimono figure group, of a man and child wearing patterned robes, the man carries a chicken and basket, the boy a large radish; they stand before a small stream. Repair to base. Two-character signature to base. Height 18 cm
Seated Elderly Gentleman Ivory Netsuke
A Japanese ivory netsuke. Meiji period (1868-1912) the small carved ivory okimono of seated elderly gentleman wearing a cloak, with a serene meditative expression, unsigned. Height 4 cm
Meiji Period Ivory Buddhist Priest Figure
Large and impressive Japanese Meiji period okimono ivory figure of a Buddhist priest modelled standing holding mala beads in one hand and in the other hand a small figure of an immortal. Raised from an oval disc base. 30 cm height
Japanese Woman with Basket: Miniature Okimono, 12 cm Height
A Japanese okimono of a woman with basket, height 12 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Mother and Child
A Japanese ivory okimono, depicting a mother and child, signed, Meiji period. Height 11 cm. With wooden stand.
Carved Boxwood Three Wise Monkeys Okimono on Stand
Japanese carved boxwood okimono, depicting three wise monkeys, on wooden stand, height 9 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Old Man Feeding Hatchlings
Japanese carved ivory okimono of an old man, Meiji period (1868-1912), holding a nest in one hand and gently feeding hatchlings, artist's signature to base, height 17 cm
Meiji Ivory Woman with Laundry Basket Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a woman, Meiji period (1868-1912), dressed in kimono, holding a laundry basket over her shoulder, artist's signature to base, height 20 cm
Ivory Warrior Okimono with Mother-of-Pearl Encrustation, Meiji Period
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a warrior, Meiji period (1868-1912), his flowing dress encrusted with mother-of-pearl jewels, holding a weapon in one hand and laurel branch in the other hand, red artist's seal to base, height 22 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Musician
Japanese ivory okimono of female playing traditional instrument, finely carved holding a samisen in her hands, her hair tied in a chignon and wearing elaborately decorated foliate robes, signed to base, repair to neck section, 16 cm high
Japanese Ivory Hotei Okimono with Tortoise and Reishi Fungus
A Japanese ivory okimono of Hotei, carved in compact form seated holding a reishi fungus, a tortoise symbolizing longevity climbs his beard. Signed under the base. With wooden stand, height 5.3 cm
Tozan's Leaping Rabbit Okimono with Waves
A Japanese studio rabbit okimono by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), modelled as a rabbit leaping over waves, the rabbit in pure white porcelain with underglaze 'Shoenji' pink details, the wave in sea green celadon. Impressed mark…
Meiji Ivory Skeleton Okimono with Monkey & Toads
Superb Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, (1868-1912), finely carved in the form a skeleton with full set of teeth and intricate spine and ribcage, carrying a monkey upon its back and standing upon two toads, height 15 cm
Japanese Ivory Rabbit Okimono, 20th Century
A small Japanese ivory rabbit okimono, 20th century. Modelled as a sitting rabbit with an alert expression, its long ears folded back, with nice facial details, unsigned, width 4.5 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory Okimono of Deity with Pagoda and Whisk
Japanese signed ivory carved okimono Meiji period C 1868 - 1912, depicting a deity holding a pagoda and a whisk, signed to base, height 14 cm
Japanese Porcelain Kannon Okimono by Zoroku Mashimizu II
A Japanese okimono of Kannon by Zoroku Mashimizu II (1846-1936); Meiji period (1868-1912); modelled in porcelain as a seated Kannon in the style of a Chinese Dehua guanyin, two character impressed seal reading 'Zoroku' to the reverse. Together with its…
Japanese Bronze Buddhist Lion Okimono
A Japanese bronze okimono of a Buddhist lion; Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century; modelled in the style of a Chinese Buddhist guardian lion with angry face, adorned with ribbons and bells and with a flaming tail. Fine old deep brown patina. 19 cm…
Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Basket Weaver
A fine Japanese okimono of a basket weaver, Meiji period, the large ivory okimono, finely carved, engraved and inked, depicting a traditionally attired seated basket weaver at work, with three baskets, engraved two character signature to the underside.…
Japanese Ivory Monkey Okimono, Showa Period, 1930s
A signed Japanese ivory okimono of a monkey, Showa period, circa 1930s, the study of a playful monkey eating a persimmon, with arched back and curled tail, two character incised signature to the back leg. Height 4.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Elderly Man and Bird
A Japanese ivory okimono, late Meiji period, 1868-1912 depicting an elderly man holding a cup, with a bird perched on his shoulder, finely engraved and lightly inked in brown. Height 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Man and Child
A Japanese ivory okimono, late Meiji period, 1868-1912 depicting a middle aged man in traditional dress carrying a child on his back, lightly engraved. Height 5 cm
Articulated Kabuki Okimono with Changing Faces
A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory okimono, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the articulated Kabuki character with long hair holding a sword, with a revolving head depicting both a threatening and a benign visage, lightly engraved and inked. Height 5 cm
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, 20th Century
A Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, 20th century, 4.5 cm high
19th Century Japanese Ivory 'Sagely Man' Okimono
Japanese carved ivory 'Sagely Man' a very fine antique Japanese 19th century hand carved ivory okimono of a wise man with a food bowl, signed to the base with a red painted mon.
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Red Seal and Signature
Japanese Meiji era ivory okimono with oxblood red seal and signature to base, height 10 cm
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period
A signed large Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono modelled as an amorous couple in an erotic embrace, the details finely engraved and polychrome stained, two-character mark to the back. Height 14.5 cm
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece shunga okimono of a reclining couple in an embrace, with finely engraved and polychrome inked highlights, two-character mark to the underside of his foot. Width 7 cm
Taisho Era Erotic Ivory Okimono
A signed carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece carving of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to base. Width 4 cm
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period
A Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of an actively amorous couple at play, realistically carved, reversible, with engraved and inked highlights to the hair. Width 6 cm
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark under clothing. Width 5 cm
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark under clothing. Height 4 cm, width 5.5 cm
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece shunga okimono of man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to base. Height 4.5 cm
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece shunga okimono of a recumbent couple in an embrace, with finely engraved and polychrome inked highlights, two-character mark to the underside of his foot. Width 7 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Ama and Octopus
A Japanese ivory okimono of an Ama and octopus, Taisho to Showa period the Japanese shokushu goukan ('tentacle erotica') themed okimono depicting a recumbent Ama lying nude on top of a large octopus, with inked highlights to the octopus' eyes and…
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to the underside. Height 6.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Erotic Monk Okimono, Taisho Period
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the okimono depicting a seated monk aroused by the reading of an erotic book open on his lap, the pages engraved with inscriptions and an erotic scene, with finely engraved and stained…
Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period
A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a standing man and woman in an embrace, raised on an oval domed base, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to base. Height 5.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Carvings, Meiji Period (2)
Two Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), comprising a man carving a mask, and a tile setter, each base with artist's signature in a red-lacquer rectangular seal (2), height 8 cm; height 5.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono: Pine Tree with Minogame Turtles
Very fine Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, carved as a spreading pine tree with figures below feeding minogame 10,000 year old turtles, the whole supported on a lobed stand with 4 legs, a flowering prunus branch beneath. Signed Chogyoku, Nb: ivory…
Meiji Ivory Geisha Okimono with Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Exceptional Japanese Meiji period ivory and lacquered okimono, beautifully depicting a standing geisha holding a fan in one hand, with ivory head, hands and feet, her wooden robes with gilt and lacquer decoration, with mother of pearl accents, with gilt…
Japanese Bronze Rat Okimono: Late Meiji Period, Fine Detail
A Japanese bronze rat okimono, late Meiji Period Worked in fine detail, the auspicious rodent clutching grain from wheat between its paws, three-character signature and seal within a rectangular reserve, height 4.5 cm, width 9 cm
Meiji Sage Okimono: Carved Wood and Lacquer Figure
A Meiji period carved wood and lacquered sage okimono figure, c1880, all details very well rendered, he stands holding a peach with branch staff / sceptre and hat brim across shoulders. Blue, brown, and red lacquer. Mokugyo purse at waist, height 20 cm
Meiji Period Silver Plated Metal Cockerel and Hen Okimono
A pair of Japanese metalwork Meiji period cockerel and hen okimono, c1910, silver plated metal with all details and feathers modelled in relief. Red lacqured comb and cheeks. Heights 11 cm and 21 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono: Japanese Carved Antique, 24 cm High
An antique Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 24 cm high
Meiji Period Japanese Ivory Geisha Okimono - 22cm High
An antique Japanese carved ivory geisha okimono, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, seal mark to base, 22 cm high
A Japanese ivory okimono of a carriage procession, Meiji period (1868-1912), the lively carriage procession with the figures of four musicians on board, an elderly woman with dog pulling at the front and a mother and child pushing at the back, the…
Japanese cold painted okimono metal striding tiger, likely, late Meiji period, bearing a Mon to the belly and good glass eyes. 32 x 70 cm
A Japanese carved & dyed ivory Persimmon okimono depicting figural scenes, Meiji period
Early 20th century Japanese marine ivory okimono of a farmer and child. On a pierced wooden stand. Nb: ivory export restrictions, height 11.5 cm
Very fine Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono. Carved as a spreading pine tree with figures below feeding minogame, 10,000 year old turtles, the whole supported on a lobed stand with 4 legs, a flowering prunus branch beneath. Signed Chogyoku. Nb: ivory…
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