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…
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…
Meiji Samurai with Bell Okimono
A signed antique ivory okimono of a Samurai carrying a bell, Meiji period, later 19th century, the finely carved tea stained figure of a suited samurai with a fearsome expression, carrying a large ceremonial bell and various implements over his shoulder,…
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
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.…
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…
Japanese Ivory Okimono Pair, Late Meiji Period
Two Japanese ivory okimono, late Meiji Period, one carved as the figure of a sword maker the other as a figure preparing a meal, the tallest 8 cm high
Japanese Okimono: Flower Merchant and Fighting Toads
Two Japanese carved okimono, Meiji period, one of a flower merchant with a small boy with incised mark kyokusei, and the other of two fighting toads, Flower merchant: 8 cm wide (2). Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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
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…
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.…
Japanese Ivory Street Performer Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono of a traveling street performer, Meiji period (1868-1912), carrying various music instruments and trinkets, signed, 13.5 cm high. Provenance: Collection of Ken Lawrence Foundation
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…
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.
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.
Antique Ivory Okimono of Figures and Masks
A signed antique ivory okimono of figures and masks, Meiji period, later 19th century, preserving the natural curvature of the tusk and depicting a vertical arrangement of figures, a distinguished figure with a tall hat and fan and small attendant figures…
Japanese Ivory Wood Chopper Okimono, Meiji-Taiso Period
A Japanese ivory okimono of a wood chopper, Meiji to Taiso period, incised Toshifumi. 19.5 cm wide. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Vendor, Monkey, and Children
A Japanese ivory okimono, early 20th century, depicting a vendor with monkey standing on a taiko drum, with two children at his feet. 26 cm high . Provenance: A Melbourne Private Collection
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
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)
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…
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…
Antique Ivory Woodsman Okimono
A large signed antique ivory okimono of a woodsman, Meiji period, later 19th century, depicting the finely carved and decorated figure of a woodsman with an expressive face, wearing a well engraved tunic, trousers and rope sandals, and carrying a bundle…
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
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…
Japanese Ivory Persimmon Branch Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese stained ivory okimono of a branch of persimmon, Meiji period, incised mark to the 'branch', branch: 32 cm long. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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 -…
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 Geisha Okimono, 19th Century
A Japanese okimono of a geisha Meiji period, 19th century signed red plaque inset to base, 20 cm high
Meiji Ivory Egret Okimono (15 cm)
Japanese ivory okimono of an egret, Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 15 cm
Ivory Geisha Lantern Okimono by Gyokusho (1910)
Japanese ivory okimono geisha holding lantern, signed Gyokusho c.1910
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 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 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
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
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 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 Okimono of Elder and Child
Japanese Meiji ivory carving okimono of an elder and child, height 14 cm, signed to base.
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 Horseman Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period carved with a man mounting a horse, signed, 4.3 cm high
Japanese Ivory Warrior Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono depicting two warriors fighting mid 20th century, height 20 cm
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
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)
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 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
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Traveling Performers
A Japanese ivory okimono of traveling performers, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing playing the 'biwa', a boy standing beside playing the flute, another boy climbing on his shoulder with a dragon costume, with mother of pearl inlaid, signed, 15.6 cm high…
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
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…
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…
Japanese Ivory Okimono: Man with Baskets (Meiji Period)
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, man with baskets Meiji period 1868 - 1912, height 7.5 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
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.
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…
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
Meiji Ivory Shunga Okimono, Signed
A Japanese ivory Shunga okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed to verso, 6 cm high
Meiji Ivory Basket Weaver Okimono
A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono in the form of a basket Weaver, Meiji period (1868-1912), the well carved figure sitting with a variety of different sized baskets as he weaves, 9 cm high, (repaired, losses)
Meiji Ivory Farmer Okimono, 19th Century
A Japanese ivory okimono of a Farmer Meiji period, 19th century signed to base, 19 cm high
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 Ivory Sake Drinkers
Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved as two men drinking sake dressed like bijin, signed.
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'…
Geisha Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese okimono of a geisha, Meiji period, late 19th to early 20th century, the sinuous figure in softly flowing pierced and carved robes, with elegantly inked coiffed hair; upon a waisted carved stand. Height 22 cm
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…
Japanese Ivory Okimono Pair, Meiji Period
Two Japanese ivory okimono, signed, late Meiji Period, one carved as an instrument maker the other as a figure holding a spear, the tallest 18 cm high
Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Man with Rake
A signed antique ivory okimono of a man carrying a Rake, Meiji period, later 19th century, an elderly man in typical attire, carrying a rake and holding a wicker basket over his shoulder; upon a small base signed to a red cartouche underside, and…
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
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.…
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Elderly Man, Signed (23cm)
Meiji/Taisho period (1868-1926), Japanese ivory okimono of an elderly man, Signed. Height 23 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Gods, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono of the gods, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved in the round, the details finely executed, wooden stand. 4.8 cm high. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Henry Cyril Adams
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…
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
Meiji Street Vendor Okimono
A 19th century Japanese okimono in the form of a Street vendor, Meiji period (1868-1912), a well carved okimono of vendor with kettle, fish and soup, 4 x 6 cm
Three Hares with Coral Eyes and Stone Ball
Carved ivory okimono group of three hares, coral set eyes supporting stone ball
A Japanese carved & dyed ivory Persimmon okimono depicting figural scenes, Meiji period
Geishas Feeding Chickens Ivory Okimono
Carved ivory okimono, figural group depicting two Geishas and young girl feeding chickens, height 11 cm
Fisherman and Son: Ivory Okimono
Carved ivory okimono, beautifuly carved okimondepicting fisherman with with young Son both holding fish, height 26 cm
Ivory Samurai Okimono, 20th Century
Japanese ivory okimono of old Samurai mid 20th century Depicted holding basket, height13 cm
Japanese Ivory Street Vendor Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, late 19th century, carved with a street vendor holding a lotus branch and sheers, signed. 7.5 cm high
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…
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…
Leaping Carp with Immortal Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono immortal on leaping carp, signed Sando Kinjiro (Koichi) Tokyo sculpture Society, artist 1906-1910
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.…
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.
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.
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,…
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 Ivory Hunter Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono of a hunter Meiji period, 19th century signed to base, 20.5 cm high
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
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 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 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 Ivory Okimono of Awaiting Servants
A Japanese ivory okimono of awaiting servants, Meiji to Taiso period, incised mark bunyuu, 21 cm wide. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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 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
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 Woodsman Okimono
A signed antique ivory okimono of a Woodsman, Meiji period, later 19th century, depicting an elderly man carrying a staff and a bird in his right hand, a bundle of sticks in a woven wrap to his back; upon a small base signed to a red cartouche underside.…
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