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
19th Century Japanese Ivory Okimono of Traveller with Boy
A large 19th century Japanese ivory okimono of a Traveller, Meiji period, well carved ivory okimono with a man and small boy riding atop his backpack. (losses to hand), signed Masayuki 25 cm high
Meiji Fisherman Ivory Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono Meiji period 1868 - 1912, modelled as fisherman holding a net, on a naturalistic wooden base inset with ivory. 24 cm high, 31 cm high
Meiji Ivory Basket Seller Okimono
An ivory okimono of a basket seller, Meiji period standing in his waraji, turned to the side and carrying a bamboo pole over his right shoulder, suspended at the front and back with numerous baskets, drums and other wares hanging from ropes, and others…
Japanese Ivory Basket Seller Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a basket seller, signed to base. Height 15.5 cm.
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
Japanese Ivory Basket Maker Okimono
A fine Japanese ivory okimono of a basket maker, seated with numerous examples of his produce at his feet, he ties the rim of a basket, his hair in Edo period chonmage topknot, his robe finely diaper patterned, a sagemono suspended from his obi. Signed…
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…
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Traveller with Child
A large 19th century Japanese ivory okimono of a Traveller, Meiji period (1868-1912), well carved ivory okimono of a peasant man and small boy riding atop his back, 27.2 cm high, (repaired, losses)
Japanese Ivory Basket Seller Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a basket seller, signed to base. Height 15.5 cm
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…
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
Japanese Ivory Rat Handle and Street Vendor Okimono
A Japanese ivory handle, late 19th century, carved with four rats on a branch, the eyes inlaid in horn, two characters signature ' Min zen', 15.7 cm together with a Japanese ivory okimono of a street vendor, 12 cm high
Japanese Ivory Apple Branch Okimono, Meiji-Taisho Period
A Japanese stained ivory okimono of a branch of apples, Meiji to Taisho period, incised mark, 19 cm long. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
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…
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 Trio
Three Japanese ivory okimono, 19th-20th century, Including an old immortal, a bijin and a Maitreya, each one signed to the base, one fitted box, 19 cm high (tallest)
Meiji Fisherman Okimono with Lobster and Scoop Net
A fine Japanese Meiji period okimono of a fisherman, he stands holding a lobster in his raised left hand and a scoop net in the other, his robe with deep cuffs bordered with square fret pattern. Signed Ky?ko. Provenance: The Flower Collection. Height 17…
Japanese Ivory Buddha Okimono with Tea Stain Finish
A Japanese carved ivory Buddha okimono with tea stain finish, red seal mark to base. Height 13 cm
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
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Farmer and Hens
A 19th century Japanese Tokyo school ivory okimono of a farmer and hens, Meiji period, signed, 17 cm high
Meiji Street Vendors Ivory Okimono by Seimin
19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, nicely carved, depicting a genre scene of street vendors incised signature of Seimin, 7 x 7 cm
Ivory Okimono Figurines by Seiichi and Shodo
Two ivory figural okimono, by Seiichi and Shodo, 19th/20th century, the first of a farmer drinking from the spout of a teapot, signed 'Seiichi'; the second of a man with a monkey climbing over his left shoulder to grasp a persimmon from his right hand,…
Meiji Ivory Okimono Figural Group by Muneyoshi
An ivory okimono figural group, by Muneyoshi, Meiji period, of a farmer balancing a pole over his shoulder suspended with a basket holding a small boy and another with vegetables, signed on a red tablet 'Muneyoshi', wood stand, (2), 10 cm high
Realistic Ivory Apple Okimono
A Japanese carved ivory okimono Meiji period 1868 - 1912 representing two halves of an apple realistically tinted & inlaid with realistic seeds, height 4.2 cm, width 9.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Gama Sennin Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory okimono of Gama Sennin, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing on a rock, with one hand holding a small toad, a large toad climbing on the top of his head, painted with red and gold lacquer, signed, 18.5 cm high. Provenance: Collection of Ken…
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Okimono with Eel
A Japanese ivory okimono of a fisherman, standing lifting a basket from whose woven side a short finned eel escapes, signed with incised character and with red lacquer seal tablet under the base. Height 12 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Meiji Street Vendor Okimono by Joun
A fine okimono of a Street vendor, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Joun, a very finely carved ivory okimono of a seated street vendor, his various utensils lacquered and inlaid, signed by the artist, 'Joun' on a tsuishu lacquer reserve., 13 cm length.…
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Sage, Oni, and Drum
Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory rosewood okimono, modelled as a Sage and three Oni on a drum, the Oni serving food, playing a drum and clambering over the side, the drum inlaid with mother of pearl and silver wire, two character signature to base, 21 cm…
Bronze Monkey Okimono with Table Scroll
A Japanese bronze okimono, of a monkey wearing a patterned jerkin, kneeling and unfurling a table scroll, with accompanying bronze table. Height 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Ivory Woodsman Okimono with Pipe and Bundle
1920s Japanese ivory okimono of a woodsman, carrying a bundle of sticks supported by a pole on his shoulder and holding a pipe in his left hand, mounted on hardwood base with red signed panel, 35 cm high (total). Ex: Private collection Sydney
Japanese Rosewood and Ivory Okimono with Oni and Drum
A Japanese rosewood and ivory okimono, Meiji period and signed, modelled as a sage and three Oni on a drum, the Oni serving food, playing a drum and clambering over the side, the drum inlaid with mother of pearl and silver wire, two character signature to…
Japanese Ivory Wood Gatherer Okimono Figure
A Japanese ivory okimono figure of a wood gatherer, Meiji period (1868-1912), carrying a bundle of finely carved twigs and holding smoking implements in his hands, signed in a red lacquer tablet, 20 cm high
Meiji Ivory Okimono Figural Group by Meikei
An ivory okimono figural group, by Meikei, Meiji period, with an old man celebrating New Year standing holding a pole decorated for the festival, beside a young boy seated among his carpenter's tools, signed on a red plaque, 'Meikei', 18.5 cm high
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
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Man on Horseback
A Japanese ivory okimono of a man on a horse, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved and inked, depicting an elderly man in a splendid robe upon a horse with elaborate saddle cloths, upon a circular base and signed underside. Height 16 cm
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 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.
Japanese Rickshaw Driver with Bijin Okimono
A Japanese bronze, gilt and ivory okimono, of a Bare-footed, rickshaw driver pulling a Bijin, Taisho period, moveable canopy and wheels decorated with brocade patterns, a signature of mount Fuji to base, 20 cm length
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…
Ivory Okimono: Man Watering Horse with Pot
A 19th century ivory okimono of a man watering a horse, both stand before a large pot, raised on a rockwork plinth, signed intaglio with character marks under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 10.5 cm.
Japanese Bronze Warrior Figures, Meiji Period
A pair of Japanese bronze figures, Meiji period (1868-1912), excellent quality bronze okimono depicting two warriors. The first of a Samurai in a fighting pose and holding a detachable Tachi (sword), his clothing rendered with dynamic movement, the second…
Stag antler okimono of skull with snake and hawk
Japanese okimono of a skull, c.1890, carved stag antler okimono of a skull with entwined snake, surmounted by a hawk, monkey to one side, Japanese character marks to underside, height 8.5 cm wdith 9 cm, depth 7.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Masked Actor with Fan
A Japanese ivory okimono of an actor wearing a mask, Meiji period (1868-1912), wearing formal robes and holding a fan, red inlaid seal to base, 17 cm high
Kyoto School Ivory Okimono of Two Boys with Animals
A 19th century Kyoto school ivory okimono of two boys, Meiji period, one holding a toad the other a puppy. Incised with signature. 19.7 cm high
Japanese Ivory Okimono Performers with Hardwood Stand
1920s Japanese ivory okimono performers figure, depicting a man and child doing a pole balance act with an excited boy to their side, the group supported by a hardwood stand with fretwork panels and signed square shell plaque to top right, 22 cm wide, 54…
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…
Meiji Ivory Banana Okimono with Signature
Meiji Trompe L'Oeil ivory okimono of a peeled banana signed with three characters & a red signature panels. Condition, good, minor paint wear, length, 17.5 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory Okimono with Seated Man and Peaches
An exceptional signed Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely carved, engraved and inked, depicting a traditionally attired seated man at rest, with a pipe in his right hand and flanked by baskets of peaches, a double gourd and a stacked…
Samurai and Drunken Friend Okimono
Ivory okimono, Japanese, figural carving of a Samurai helping a drunken friend, flanked by sake merchant, bill of sale available. Height 20 cm. Exhibited formerly on loan to the Pittsburgh Museum, ex: H. J Heinz collection, ex: Ashkenazie & Company 1982.…
Polychrome Ivory Crayfish Okimono, Meiji Period
A polychrome ivory articulated okimono of a crayfish, Meiji period naturalistically rendered, the body intricately carved with finely detailed carapace, tail and fins, the jointed legs with claws, the removable slender feelers and long antennae reaching…
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Clambering Mice and Crystal Eyes
1920's Japanese carved and stained ivory okimono, carved in the form of clambering mice scrabbling over chestnuts and beans, each mouse with rock crystal inlaid eyes, signed to base, 22 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep, 10 cm high. Provenance: Sold by Leonard Joel…
Mouse Clambering Okimono by Shin Ichi
A fine carved and stained Japanese ivory large okimono signed Shin Ichi [ä¿¡ä¸]. Carved in the form of clambering mice scrabbling over chestnuts and beans, each mouse with rock crystal inlaid eyes, signed to base, 22 cm width x 10.5 cm depth x 10 cm high
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