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
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 Okimono: Man with Baskets (Meiji Period)
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, man with baskets Meiji period 1868 - 1912, height 7.5 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…
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
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…
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
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 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
Japanese Ivory Warrior Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono depicting two warriors fighting mid 20th century, height 20 cm
Meiji Ivory Horseman Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period carved with a man mounting a horse, signed, 4.3 cm high
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.
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
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 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 '…
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…
Ivory Geisha Lantern Okimono by Gyokusho (1910)
Japanese ivory okimono geisha holding lantern, signed Gyokusho c.1910
Meiji Ivory Egret Okimono (15 cm)
Japanese ivory okimono of an egret, Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 15 cm
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
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
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…
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
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 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
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 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.
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
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 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 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 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
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
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…
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
Japanese Ivory Okimono Group of Two Performers
An impressive 19th century Japanese ivory okimono group, on a wooden base, depicting two lively performers with flowering brocade court robes, one with traditional kotsuzumi drum, unsigned, 22 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco…
Japanese Ivory Banana Okimono, Early 20th Century
An ivory okimono of a banana, late Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), early 20th century, a naturalistic Japanese stained and carved ivory study of a banana, partly peeled and realistically rendered. Meiji/Taisho period, circa 1900-1923, 12…
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 in Clam Shell, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, circa 1900, in the form of figures inside an open clam shell, 4.5 x 7.7 cm
Meiji Geisha Ivory Okimono Figure with Signature
A Japanese ivory okimono figure of a geisha, Meiji period (1868-1912), wearing formal attire, elaborate headdress and carrying a box with a flower, two character signature on a red lacquer tablet, 17.5 cm high
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 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.
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 Drum Seller Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono of a drum seller, Meiji period. Height 14.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Gods in Dragon Boat
A Japanese ivory okimono of the gods in a dragon boat, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely carved, resting on breaking waves, signed with two characters to the base. 6.5 cm high; together with an ivory okimono of figures in a boat, early 20th century. 3 cm…
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Okimono with Attendant
A Meiji carved ivory okimono of a fisherman with attendant, signed to base. Height 21.5 cm.
Meiji Ivory Deity Okimono with Worshippers
A Meiji carved ivory okimono of a deity with worshippers, signature panel to base, with an associated stand. Height 13 cm.
Japanese Ivory Scholar Priest Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of a scholar priest. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 11.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure of Manual Worker
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of a manual worker. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 14.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Man, Child and Insect
Fine antique Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man holding a child with a large insect biting his foot, seal mark to base, approx 15 cm high
Ivory Okimono with Shibayama Brushpots and Stands
An ivory figural okimono, late Meiji period, of a man on a rocky ledge carrying a basket on his head filled with gourds, the fruiting vine trailing down to a small boy standing on a lower ledge; together with a pair of small shibayama brushpots, each…
Japanese Ivory Street Sweeper Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of a street sweeper. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 17 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Woman and Child
A signed antique ivory okimono of a woman and child, Meiji period, later 19th century, depicting the figure of a woman in a kimono and with well coiffed hair, holding a staff and balancing an animated small child with her right hand upon her hip; upon a…
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)
Signed Japanese Ivory Okimono of Bear and Cubs
A fine signed Japanese ivory okimono of a bear and cubs, Meiji period, 1865-1912, finely and naturalistically carved with a mother bear and her two play fighting cubs, with inscribed signature underside. Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's 2003. Height 5.5 cm…
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Lady in Rickshaw, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a lady in a rickshaw, Meiji period. Depicting the seated lady holding flowers and parasol, the rickshaw drawn by running man with wheel under front foot, the lady signed Komin, 18 cm at widest
Dragon Scholar Ivory Okimono
A Japanese figurative okimono totem, Meiji period / signed carved, pierced and incised ivory depicting a scholar with dragon spirit incised signature to base 30.5 cm high
Meiji Ivory Begging Old Man Okimono
An ivory okimono of an old man begging Meiji period, the bearded figure kneeling on the shaped base, his head raised looking up with a piercing gaze and mouth open as though talking, his right hand raised to accept a gift, the left resting on his left…
10 Signed Japanese Ivory Okimono, 20th Century
A box of 10 Japanese ivory okimono, 20th century, most of them signed (10)
Meiji ivory okimono of noh actor with mask
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a noh actor, Meiji period (1868-1912), wearing formal robes and headdress and holding a mask, four character signature, 13.5 cm high
Meiji Fisherman Ivory Okimono with Catch and Signature
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), catching a fish, signed, 19 cm high, and 33 cm high including rod
Japanese Travelling Man Ivory Okimono Figure
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure of a travelling man. Tea stain finish, red seal mark to the base. Height 21.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Basket Seller Okimono
Japanese painted ivory okimono of a basket seller, Meiji period, Signed. Height 15.5 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 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 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 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
Meiji Crab Bronze Okimono
Japanese bronze okimono of crab Meiji period (1868-1912) realistically modelled and articulated, the body with a warm brown patina
Signed Japanese Oni Okimono, Meiji Period
A fine signed Japanese okimono of two Oni, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved and inked, depicting two seated hairy devil figures wearing findoshi, with fearsome faces, horns and reptilian like hands and feet, one grasping the arm of the other;…
Japanese Ivory Lily Vendor Okimono
A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 finely carved with a vendor holding a large bunch of lilies, incised mark to base. 20 cm high
Meiji period ivory man with vegetables and scythe
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man, Meiji period (1868-1912), holding a basket of vegetables and a scythe, signed, 21 cm high
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',…
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Man and Frogs
A Meiji period ivory okimono depicting a man holding a frog with other frogs climbing, some losses. Signed to base. Height 16 cm.
Monkey Trainer Ivory Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono of a monkey trainer, Meiji/Taisho period, the monkey standing on the trainer shoulder holding a fan and a flower. Height 25 cm
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Okimono with Oni Signature
A Japanese figurative okimono totem, Meiji period / signed carved, pierced and incised ivory depicting a fisherman with Oni incised signature to base. 30.5 cm high
Ivory Figural Okimono by Sogyoku and Gyokushi
Two ivory figural okimono, by Sogyoku and Gyokushi (Tamayuki), 19th/20th century, the first of a lady with a small boy over her left shoulder, his hand extended clasping an insect, signed 'Sogyoku'; the second of an old man peeling an apple for a small…
Pair of Ivory Figural Okimono, 19th/20th Century
Two ivory figural okimono, 19th/20th century, the first of a maiden gathering mushrooms in a basket, her right hand raised pinning a flower in her hair, signed on a red tablet 'Koreyama'; the second of a fisherman holding a long harpoon and wearing a…
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