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
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
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Bijin
A signed ivory okimono of a Bijin, Meiji period, 1865-1912, the serene figure of a kimono attired bijin, with immaculately coiffed hair, carrying a fan in her left hand and a lotus bloom in her right; with a black bordered red cartouche underside. Height…
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
Carved Ivory Fisherman: Meiji Period
A Japanese signed carved ivory okimono of a fisherman. Meiji period (1868-1911)
Japanese Ivory Elephant Okimono with Carved Decoration
Japanese carved ivory Elephant okimono with carved and applied decoration, signed to base, height 4.5 cm.
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
Hotei's Kabuki Sack
A carved ivory okimono, depicting Hotei, he carries a massive sack over his shoulder containing kabuki theatre masks. Width 5.5 cm
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 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…
Erotic Geisha Okimono with Bare Legs
Japanese erotic wood and ivory okimono, in the form of Gesiha the skirt coming of to reveal bare legs, a/f, height 7 cm
Ivory Okimono of Wise Man with Staff and Fan
A carved ivory Japanese okimono, a wise man holding a staff in his right hand and fan in the left, signature to base, height 10 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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
Man with Fruit and Rooster Okimono
Japanese okimono ivory figure a carving depicting a man holding fruit and rooster early 20th century.
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
Hand-Coloured Ivory Peasant Girl Okimono
Carved ivory hand-coloured okimono of a peasant girl height 5 cm. Provenance: Seddon Estate
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
Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono, 16 cm Height
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, similar to above, height 16 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.
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.
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.
Antique Ivory Scholars Okimono
A petite signed antique ivory okimono of three scholars, early 20th century, three scholars ranging from young to old examining a text, one figure holding a peach, signature of three characters in a cartouche underside, height 4.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Three Wise Monkeys Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono of the three Wise Monkeys, with incised hair pattern, signed (A/F). Height 3.4 cm. Length 7.4 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
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…
Japanese Ivory Farmer Okimono with Fan and Gourd
An old Japanese carved ivory okimono of a farmer, dressed in traditional robes, he holds a fan to his right hand, a gourd tied to his belt, raised on a small tusk section, signed to the base. Height 13 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory Skeleton Okimono (4cm)
Antique Japanese ivory skeleton Okimono, signed to back, width 4 cm approx
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
Sleeping Man Ivory Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono, carved figure of a sleeping man, length 4.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Man with Tiger Okimono Figure
Japanese carved ivory okimono Man with Tiger figure, signed to base, height 6 cm approx. .
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
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
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
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:…
Inked Ivory Acrobat: Tumble Pose
Japanese carved ivory okimono, carved in the form of acrobat in a tumble pose, incised and inked, signed, height 5.5 cm
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
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…
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.
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure, 1900
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure c.1900 signature to base, height 13.8 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Old Man with Boy and Rabbit
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure early 20th century depicting an old man with boy on shoulders and rabbit lower signed character marks to base, height: 15.5 cm
Ivory Okimono, Signed, 20th Century - 12cm
A carved ivory okimono, early to mid 20th century. Signed character marks verso. Height 12 cm
Japanese Okimono of Lady and Boy
A Japanese okimono of a lady and a boy, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, 16.5 cm high. Provenance: Collection of Ken Lawrence Foundation
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…
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…
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 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 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
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 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.
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 with Artist Seal
An antique Japanese carved ivory group okimono with artist seal to the base
Meiji Ivory Okimono Figure Group, Signed, 4cm
Antique Japanese ivory figure group Okimono, Late Meiji peoriod, signed base, 4 cm high
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figurine, 1880
Antique Japanese ivory figure group Okimono, C:1880, 5 cm high
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…
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
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.
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
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
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, 4.5 cm high, 7 cm wide
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…
Signed Carved Animal Okimono Collection
Five signed carved okimono including a hare, a monkey, a mouse and a tortoise
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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…
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Entertainer and Monkey
An ivory okimono of an entertainer plying his trade, Meiji period, circa 1890s, the figure of a man holding a drum and a folding fan with one foot upon a Noh style face mask, accompanied by an animated monkey in a dress coat, upon an integral base;…
Elderly Gentleman Ivory Okimono with Walking Stick
Japanese ivory okimono of an elderly gentleman with walking stick, signed to base
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese okimono carved ivory group, Meiji period, 19th century, 6 cm high
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 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…
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 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
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 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
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.
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 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 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
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 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
Meiji period okimono of European gentleman
A signed Japanese okimono of a European man, Meiji period, 1868-1912, well carved and inked in colours, depicting a European gentleman in fancy trousers, a dress coat with a Chinoiserie motif and applied jewels, and wearing a broad brimmed hat with a tall…
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
Meiji Ivory Samurai Fighting Tengu Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono. Meiji period carved with a samurai fighting with two tengu signed. Height 13.5 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
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