An okimono is a small decorative Japanese sculpture that was popular during the Meiji period (1868-1912) and continues to be created by artisans today. Okimono translates to "object for display" and is typically made from materials such as ivory, wood, bronze, and ceramics.

The tradition of Japanese sculpture dates back thousands of years, but the okimono as a distinct form emerged during the Meiji period, which saw a period of rapid modernization and increased contact with the West. Okimonos were created as decorative objects to be displayed in the home, often depicting animals, mythological creatures, or scenes from daily life.

Okimonos were made by skilled craftsmen and were highly prized for their intricate detail and craftsmanship. They were often signed by the artist, and many were created for export to Western markets, where they were in high demand among collectors.

During the Meiji period, Japan experienced a surge of more...

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A Japanese carved & dyed ivory Persimmon okimono depicting…

A Japanese carved & dyed ivory Persimmon okimono depicting figural scenes, Meiji period

Japanese cold painted okimono metal striding tiger, likely,…

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

A Japanese ivory okimono of a carriage procession, Meiji period…

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…

An antique Japanese carved ivory geisha okimono, Meiji period,…

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

An antique Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period,…

Meiji Ivory Okimono: Japanese Carved Antique, 24 cm High

An antique Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 24 cm high

A pair of Japanese metalwork Meiji period cockerel and hen…

Meiji Period Silver Plated Metal Cockerel and Hen Okimono

A pair of Japanese metalwork Meiji period cockerel and hen okimono, c1910, silver plated metal with all details and feathers modelled in relief. Red lacqured comb and cheeks. Heights 11 cm and 21 cm

A Meiji period carved wood and lacquered sage okimono figure,…

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

A Japanese bronze rat okimono, late Meiji Period Worked in fine…

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

Exceptional Japanese Meiji period ivory and lacquered okimono,…

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…

Very fine Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, carved as a…

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…

Two Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

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

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period,…

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

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period,…

Japanese Ivory Erotic Monk Okimono, Taisho Period

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the okimono depicting a seated monk aroused by the reading of an erotic book open on his lap, the pages engraved with inscriptions and an erotic scene, with finely engraved and stained…

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period,…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to the underside. Height 6.5 cm

A Japanese ivory okimono of an Ama and octopus, Taisho to Showa…

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…

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period,…

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

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period,…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece shunga okimono of man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to base. Height 4.5 cm

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period,…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark under clothing. Height 4 cm, width 5.5 cm

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period,…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark under clothing. Width 5 cm

A Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period

A Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono of an actively amorous couple at play, realistically carved, reversible, with engraved and inked highlights to the hair. Width 6 cm

A signed carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the…

Taisho Era Erotic Ivory Okimono

A signed carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the two-piece carving of a man and woman in an embrace, with finely engraved and stained highlights, two-character mark to base. Width 4 cm

A signed Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period,…

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

A signed large Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, Taisho Period

A signed large Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono modelled as an amorous couple in an erotic embrace, the details finely engraved and polychrome stained, two-character mark to the back. Height 14.5 cm

Japanese Meiji era ivory okimono with oxblood red seal and…

Meiji Ivory Okimono with Red Seal and Signature

Japanese Meiji era ivory okimono with oxblood red seal and signature to base, height 10 cm

Japanese carved ivory 'Sagely Man' a very fine antique Japanese…

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.

A Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, 20th century, 4.5 cm…

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, 20th Century

A Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, 20th century, 4.5 cm high

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory okimono, late Meiji period,…

Articulated Kabuki Okimono with Changing Faces

A Japanese 'Changing Face' ivory okimono, late Meiji period, 1868-1912, the articulated Kabuki character with long hair holding a sword, with a revolving head depicting both a threatening and a benign visage, lightly engraved and inked. Height 5 cm

A Japanese ivory okimono, late Meiji period, 1868-1912…

Japanese Ivory Okimono with Man and Child

A Japanese ivory okimono, late Meiji period, 1868-1912 depicting a middle aged man in traditional dress carrying a child on his back, lightly engraved. Height 5 cm

A Japanese ivory okimono, late Meiji period, 1868-1912…

Japanese Ivory Okimono with Elderly Man and Bird

A Japanese ivory okimono, late Meiji period, 1868-1912 depicting an elderly man holding a cup, with a bird perched on his shoulder, finely engraved and lightly inked in brown. Height 5 cm

A signed Japanese ivory okimono of a monkey, Showa period,…

Japanese Ivory Monkey Okimono, Showa Period, 1930s

A signed Japanese ivory okimono of a monkey, Showa period, circa 1930s, the study of a playful monkey eating a persimmon, with arched back and curled tail, two character incised signature to the back leg. Height 4.5 cm

A fine Japanese okimono of a basket weaver, Meiji period, the…

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.…

A Japanese bronze okimono of a Buddhist lion; Edo period…

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…

A Japanese okimono of Kannon by Zoroku Mashimizu II (1846-1936);…

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 signed ivory carved okimono Meiji period C 1868 - 1912,…

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

A small Japanese ivory rabbit okimono, 20th century. Modelled…

Japanese Ivory Rabbit Okimono, 20th Century

A small Japanese ivory rabbit okimono, 20th century. Modelled as a sitting rabbit with an alert expression, its long ears folded back, with nice facial details, unsigned, width 4.5 cm

Superb Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, (1868-1912), finely…

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

A Japanese studio rabbit okimono by Miyanaga Tozan I…

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…

A Japanese ivory okimono of Hotei, carved in compact form…

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

Japanese ivory okimono of female playing traditional instrument,…

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

Japanese carved ivory okimono of a warrior, Meiji period…

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 carved ivory okimono of a woman, Meiji period…

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

Japanese carved ivory okimono of an old man, Meiji period…

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

Japanese carved boxwood okimono, depicting three wise monkeys,…

Carved Boxwood Three Wise Monkeys Okimono on Stand

Japanese carved boxwood okimono, depicting three wise monkeys, on wooden stand, height 9 cm

A Japanese ivory okimono, depicting a mother and child, signed,…

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.

A Japanese okimono of a woman with basket, height 12 cm

Japanese Woman with Basket: Miniature Okimono, 12 cm Height

A Japanese okimono of a woman with basket, height 12 cm

Large and impressive Japanese Meiji period okimono ivory figure…

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

A Japanese ivory netsuke. Meiji period (1868-1912) the small…

Seated Elderly Gentleman Ivory Netsuke

A Japanese ivory netsuke. Meiji period (1868-1912) the small carved ivory okimono of seated elderly gentleman wearing a cloak, with a serene meditative expression, unsigned. Height 4 cm

A Japanese ivory okimono figure group, of a man and child…

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

A Japanese Staghorn okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), ornately…

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…

A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a crane, by Rokubei V (1875-1959),…

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.

A Japanese Hirado okimono of a puppy, Edo period (1603-1868) or…

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',…

Carved ivory okimono, figural group depicting two Geishas and…

Geishas Feeding Chickens Ivory Okimono

Carved ivory okimono, figural group depicting two Geishas and young girl feeding chickens, height 11 cm

Japanese carved ivory okimono, carved figure of a sleeping man,…

Sleeping Man Ivory Okimono

Japanese carved ivory okimono, carved figure of a sleeping man, length 4.5 cm

Japanese carved ivory okimono, standing figure of an archer,…

Signed Japanese Ivory Archer Okimono, 5cm

Japanese carved ivory okimono, standing figure of an archer, signed to base, height 5 cm note

A Japanese 18th century ivory okimono, Edo period, mid 18th…

Dreaming Cripple Okimono

A Japanese 18th century ivory okimono, Edo period, mid 18th century, the expressive okimono shows the oneiric scene of a cripple dreaming he can stand: a bearded man seated on a rock with both hands on his long twisted scroll, captivated by the apparition…

An antique ivory okimono of a Comical figure with a fly Whisk,…

Meiji Ivory Comical Figure with Fly Whisk

An antique ivory okimono of a Comical figure with a fly Whisk, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a round faced gloomy figure wrapped in a cloak holding a fly whisk, a small crouching child at his side, with lightly engraved patterns and inked enrichments,…

Pair vintage Japanese bronze okimono standing immortals of…

Japanese Bronze Standing Immortals of Wealth and Fish

Pair vintage Japanese bronze okimono standing immortals of Daikoku god of wealth and Ebisu holding a koi fish, 8.5 cm heights

A Japanese studio okimono of Kannon, by Zoroku Mashimizu, Meiji…

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.

A Japanese studio porcelain okimono of a cockerel and a hen by…

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…

A Japanese studio celadon okimono, by Miyanaga Tozan…

Celadon Okimono by Miyanaga Tozan, circa 1920

A Japanese studio celadon okimono, by Miyanaga Tozan (1868-1941), circa 1920, the seated figure finely modelled, the clothing covered in a fine celadon glaze, marked Tozan to base, 18 cm high, 18 cm wide.

A vintage ivory okimono of boatmen with a fishing net, Showa…

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…

An antique ivory okimono of a fisherman and attendant, meiji…

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…

A carved and signed okimono of a man accompanied by a crane,…

Man and Crane Okimono with Signature, Early 20th Century

A carved and signed okimono of a man accompanied by a crane, early 20th century, a bearded figure in a kimono holding a fan and a broomstick accompanied by a red crested crane, lightly engraved with touches of colour, two character signature to base, with…

A Japanese Ko Imari okimono of a man; Genroku period…

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

Fine Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono, in the form of…

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

Two tagua nut animal okimono and a resin netsuke, 20th century,…

Tagua and Resin Animal Okimono and Netsuke Set

Two tagua nut animal okimono and a resin netsuke, 20th century, a delightful study of two playful rabbits, and a panda eating bamboo, both tagua nuts signed, and a resin netsuke in the form of a ram, 4.5 cm, and smaller

A fine Hirado okimono of a Playful puppy, late Edo (1603-1868)…

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.…

A bronze okimono of Minogame turtles on a rock, Meiji period,…

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…

Carved ivory okimono, beautifuly carved okimondepicting…

Fisherman and Son: Ivory Okimono

Carved ivory okimono, beautifuly carved okimondepicting fisherman with with young Son both holding fish, height 26 cm

An antique ivory okimono of a farmer, Meiji period, 1868-1912,…

Meiji Ivory Farmer Okimono

An antique ivory okimono of a farmer, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the part painted figure of an elderly farmer holding a spade and a wrapped bundle of produce, signed to red cartouche underside, additional marks to edge, height 18 cm

A Japanese carved ivory okimono, the kneeling sleepy bearded…

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.

Japanese carved ivory okimono Man with Tiger figure, signed to…

Japanese Ivory Man with Tiger Okimono Figure

Japanese carved ivory okimono Man with Tiger figure, signed to base, height 6 cm approx. .

Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono. Tokyo school lion with…

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)

A Japanese carved ivory okimono of the bird feeders, with…

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

A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, 4.5 cm high, 7…

Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period

A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, 4.5 cm high, 7 cm wide

A Japanese okimono carved ivory group, Meiji period, 19th…

Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period

A Japanese okimono carved ivory group, Meiji period, 19th century, 6 cm high

Two vintage ivory tiger okimono, mid 20th century, seated…

Vintage Ivory Tiger Okimono Pair

Two vintage ivory tiger okimono, mid 20th century, seated felines with glass bead eyes, one with etched and inked striping, the other presenting as a white tiger, signed to one, height 4.5 cm and smaller

Japanese carved ivory Snake with Frog okimono depicting a…

Ivory Snake and Frog Okimono

Japanese carved ivory Snake with Frog okimono depicting a coiled snake with a captured frog, length 8 cm.

Japanese carved ivory Elephant okimono with carved and applied…

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 okimono of a fisherman with bird with losses and…

Meiji Ivory Fisherman with Bird Okimono

Meiji ivory okimono of a fisherman with bird with losses and repairs, height 21.5 cm

Japanese carved ivory okimono of a couple eating, each figure…

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

Japanese carved ivory okimono of man on a horse, depicting a…

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)

Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Takarabune, Meiji/Taisho…

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…

A Japanese ivory okimono of a temple guardian (nio),…

Japanese Ivory Temple Guardian Okimono

A Japanese ivory okimono of a temple guardian (nio), exuberantly carved, two character signature and red inlaid tablet under his robe hem. Multiple losses and repair. Height 18.5 cm. Provenance: Auckland estate collection.

A Japanese Meiji period Tokyo school okimono of a fisherman,…

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

A vintage ivory okimono of two tigers, Showa period, mid 20th…

Vintage Ivory Tiger Okimono with Cub

A vintage ivory okimono of two tigers, Showa period, mid 20th century, a tiger with cub prowling upon rocky and vegetated ground, the figures in a roughcast finish with inked stripes, signed underside, height 12 cm

A small antique ivory okimono of a man, Meiji period, 1868-1912,…

Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Seated Man

A small antique ivory okimono of a man, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the expressive figure of a seated man in a lightly engraved and inked robe, unsigned, as found, height 6 cm

A vintage ivory okimono of cranes and Aquatic life, exquisitely…

Ivory Okimono: Cranes and Aquatic Life

A vintage ivory okimono of cranes and Aquatic life, exquisitely carved featuring swaying water plants and choppy waters, cranes squabbling over a fish, other birds looking on, and a lattice fishing trap with a large crab on the side, unmarked, height 16…

An antique okimono of a man with a basket, Meiji period, circa…

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 Seated Man okimono height 4 cm approx.

Tiny Japanese Ivory Seated Man Okimono

Japanese carved ivory Seated Man okimono height 4 cm approx.

Two carved ivory okimono & one vegetable ivory okimono, carved…

Ivory and Vegetable Okimono Collection

Two carved ivory okimono & one vegetable ivory okimono, carved ivory rabbit and porcupine & vegetable ivory octopus

Japanese carved ivory okimono, of demon on bat

Demon on Bat Ivory Okimono

Japanese carved ivory okimono, of demon on bat

A small Japanese ivory okimono of a man, standing holding a…

Japanese Ivory Okimono with Lantern and Smoking Accessories

A small Japanese ivory okimono of a man, standing holding a paper lantern, a tabako-ire and kiseruzutsu at his feet. Two character signature on inlaid red lacquer table under the base. Height 7.2 cm

Two vintage Japanese ivory horse okimono, Showa period, mid…

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

A signed vintage okimono of two leopards, Showa period, mid…

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

A vintage ivory okimono of a tiger, Showa period, mid 20th…

Vintage Ivory Tiger Okimono

A vintage ivory okimono of a tiger, Showa period, mid 20th century, the seated figure of a growling tiger with claws extended and tail curled over its back, lightly engraved to depict stripes, with black bead eyes, height 6 cm