Japanese Ivory Warrior Okimono
Japanese ivory okimono depicting two warriors fighting mid 20th century, height 20 cm
Ivory Samurai Okimono, 20th Century
Japanese ivory okimono of old Samurai mid 20th century Depicted holding basket, height13 cm
Meiji Ivory Performer Okimono
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono depicting a performer, signed to base, 5.5 cm, high. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Man and Bird
Antique Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono depicting a man holding a bird and rope, losses to rope section, signed to base, 15 cm, high approx. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation
Japanese Ivory Okimono Mask Carver with Child and Buaku Mask
A Japanese marine ivory okimono, of a mask carver and child with a buaku mask. On wooden stand. Signed. Length 9 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure, 1900
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure c.1900 signature to base, height 13.8 cm
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 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
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
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…
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
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…
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
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Carved Figures and Gilt Highlights
Vintage Japanese lacquer five section inro, lacquer with carved decoration of figures to front and reverse, gilt damascene highlights, to black lacquer five section inro. Nashiji gilt decoration to interior of each section. Attached carved red lacquer…
Japanese Ivory Figural Okimono, C1920, 5cm Height
Antique Japanese ivory figural okimono, C1920, height 5 cm approx, Ex: Sydney private collection
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 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 Persimmon Okimono from Flower Family Collection
A late Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono carving in the form of a persimmon, with colour stained skin. Diameter 5.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Japanese Ivory Apple Okimono Carving
A late Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono carving in the form of a partially peeled apple, with colour stained skin. Width 5.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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…
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Man and Boy with Eels Ivory Okimono
A small 19th century ivory okimono, of a man and boy leaning over a basket of eels, one of which has escaped over the side. Signed. Height 4.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
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.
Benten's Chariot with Dragon and Stag
A fine Japanese Meiji period small okimono group, depicting the goddess Benten in a chariot with a dragon, drawn by a stag and accompanied by children. The asymmetrical base incised with a view of a coastal temple. Signed on inlaid red lacquer tablet.…
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…
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
Boy on Carp
A small ivory okimono, of a young boy clambering across the belly of an upturned carp. Two character signature. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 4.3 cm
Meiji Okimono Group with Musashibo Benkei and Deities
A fine Japanese Meiji period small okimono group, depicting the hero Musashib? Benkei carrying the Mii temple bell accompanied by Daikoku, Fukurokuju, Uzame and child, led by an oni. The asymmetrical base incised with a view of the bell at Miidera and…
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 Fisherman Okimono, c1920
Antique Japanese ivory fisherman okimono on timber base, c1920, signed to base, height 6 cm approx, (some losses)
Japanese Carved Rat Okimono, Signed, 9cm Width
Japanese carved timber rat okimono signed to base, width 9 cm
Carved Ivory Seated Man with Batons
Japanese carved ivory okimono seated man with batons, signed to base. Height 6 cm
Miniature Ivory Bat and Vegetable Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono carved bats to vegetable piece. Height 3.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Woolly Mammoth Okimono, c1920
Antique Japanese ivory woolly mammoth okimono on timber base, c1920, signed to base, height 6 cm approx
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)
Japanese Marine Ivory Samurai and Dragon Okimono
An old Japanese marine ivory carved okimono, finely detailed with a samurai and dragon, character marks incised and red stained to the base. Height 11.2 cm
Kitsune Procession: Carved Ivory Okimono
An old Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting a folktale, a group of kitsune (foxes) dressed in human costume in procession, led by an umbrella y?kai and carrying a palanquin carved from a gourd with a child occupant. Assembled on a massive lotus leaf…
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 Sage Figure
Vintage Japanese carved ivory okimono figure, standing sage figure, signed to base. Height 5 cm approx.
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure: Woman and Child
Antique Japanese carved ivory okimono figure, standing woman with child, signed to base. Height 5 cm approx.
Antique Japanese Monkey Okimono Figure
Antique Japanese okimono monkey figure, carved figure of a seated monkey. Early 20th century, Height 4 cm approx.
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…
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 Ivory Okimono: Elderly Man and Attendant
Japanese carved ivory okimono, finely carved in the form of an elderly man holding a hat, with attendant at feet kneeling, signed, height 4.5 cm
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
Signed Japanese Ivory Skeleton Okimono (4cm)
Antique Japanese ivory skeleton Okimono, signed to back, width 4 cm approx
1900 Japanese Ivory Mouse on Log Okimono
Antique Japanese ivory mouse on a log okimono, C:1900., signed to right side end of log, width 5 cm,
Jousting Elephants Okimono, Meiji Period
An antique ivory okimono of Jousting elephants, Meiji period, 1868-1912, finely carved, with one elephant trumpeting whiles it attacker charges at his throat, supported on a later faux timber base, height 13 cm, length 19 cm, width 6 cm
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…
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.…
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…
Meiji Ivory Okimono: Sage, Fish, Deity, Dragon
Two Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, one carved as a sage on a fish, the other as a deity and a dragon, the tallest 17 cm high
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 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 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
Antique Ivory Fisherman Okimono
A signed antique ivory okimono of a fisherman, early 20th century, a contemplative fisherman with his net and a pipe, lightly engraved and inked, with natural age related fissures, signed with two characters in red underside, height 17 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Monkey and Stick
An old Japanese carved ivory Okimono, the standing figure with stick and leashed monkey to his right shoulder.
Japanese Ivory Box Seller Okimono
A Meiji period Japanese carved ivory Okimono, the box seller in traditional robe with various boxes tied to a branch.
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…
Japanese Ivory Shunga Okimono, Signed (5cm)
Japanese ivory Shunga okimono, early 20th century, hair engraved and stained with ink, signed, length 5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Man Restraining Oni
A signed antique Japanese ivory okimono of a man Restraining an Oni, Meiji period, late 19th century, finely carved and inked, with a crowned and bearded figure in a well detailed kimono pressing upon the shoulders of a kneeling oni carrying a water pail,…
Meiji Ivory Elder with Staff Okimono
An antique ivory okimono of a man with a staff, Meiji period, late 19th century, an elder with a happy disposition, in a finely engraved and inked cape decorated with stripes and leaves, upon a base, height 8 cm
Elderly Gentleman Ivory Okimono with Walking Stick
Japanese ivory okimono of an elderly gentleman with walking stick, signed to base
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…
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
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 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
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…
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 Carved Okimono of Gentleman with Animal, 1920
Japanese antique carved Okimono, C:1920, gentleman with a animal, height 4 cm approx
Ivory Lion Okimono with Human Kill - Damaged Tail
Antique carved ivory lion okimono with human kill (damage to tail)
Japanese Rabbit Okimono Pair
Two small Japanese okimono of rabbits, early 20th century, the smaller carved from ivory, the second from marine ivory. Height 5.5 cm max
Signed Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A fine antique signed Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, later 19th century, finely inked and engraved and depicting a mother in a floral decorated kimono with a vase of foliage, her small child holding a teapot upon a table before her; a bordered two…
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)
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 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 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
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