Meiji Ivory Figure Group by Hozan
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, by Hozan, depicting a mother with a baby in her arm and small child at her feet, signed to base, height 29 cm
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Figure by Seizan
Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure, by Seizan, depicting a fisherman holding a trident and basket of fish, his clothes inscribed with waves and floral motifs, signed to base, height 19.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Sitar Musician Figure, Signed, 17cm (A/F)
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure, depicting a musician singing and playing the sitar, signed, a/f, height 17 cm
Meiji Ivory Carving: Banana Trees on Rocky Outcrop
Japanese Meiji period ivory carving, depicting two banana trees on a rocky outcrop, height 19 cm
Ivory Bijin with Sitar and Floral Robes
Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting Bijin holding a sitar, her robes incised with flowers and fruit, a/f, height 12.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Figure: Attendant Shaving Immortal's Head
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure group, depicting an attendant on a ladder shaving an immortals head, seal mark to base, height 11.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Figure Group with Child and Baskets
Japanese carved ivory figure group, depicting a figure with young child at his feet, with baskets and flowers, a/f, height 13 cm
Japanese Ivory Theatrical Actor with Puppet Figurine
19th century Japanese ivory figure of a theatrical actor seated and holding a puppet, 6 cm high
Japanese Ivory Mythical Figure with Frogs and Staff
A 19th century Japanese carved ivory mythical figure of a man holding a staff and frogs character marks to base, 20 cm high
Japanese Ivory Great Dane Figure
A vintage Japanese ivory figure of a great Dane, the recumbent figure resting its head upon crossed paws, signature and himatoshi underside, width 5.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Bathing Lady Figurine, Signed
Japanese Meiji period ivory figure, depicting a bathing lady brushing her hair, signed to foot, height 7.1 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Japanese Ivory Lady with Umbrella and Basket
Japanese ivory figure, depicting a lady strolling with an umbrella in one hand and a basket in the other, on a rocky outcrop with flowers and foliage, mounted on a wooden stand, total height 28 cm (including stand), with statutory declaration. Provenance:…
Japanese Ivory Lady Figurine with Umbrella and Basket
Japanese ivory figure, depicting a lady strolling with an umbrella in one hand and a basket in the other, on a rocky outcrop with flowers and foliage, mounted on a wooden stand, total height 29.5 cm (including stand), with statutory declaration.…
Japanese Ivory Vase with Sei?bo Riding a Kirin
A finely carved Japanese ivory vase in low relief with Sei?bo, Queen Mother of the West, riding a kirin accompanied by attendant women and a child. Engraved seal mark under base, height 14.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Woman with Fans
A Japanese Meiji period ivory figure of a woman dressed in patterned kimono and obi she holds two fans. Slight loss, height 15 cm
Meiji Ivory Woman with Peony and Scissors
A Japanese Meiji period ivory figure of a woman dressed in patterned kimono and obi she holds a freshly cut peony blossom and a pair of ikebana scissors. Two character mark under the base, height 20 cm excluding wooden stand.
Japanese Ivory Carving of Tea House and Hut
A small Japanese ivory carving of a tea house and hut beside a bridged stream beneath a gnarled ancient pine, length 12.5 cm.
Meiji Ivory Figure of Elderly Man Feeding Fish to Duck
A Meiji period ivory figure of an elderly man seated on a tree stump feeding fish to a duck. Two character signature on red lacquer tablet under the base, height 10 cm
Meiji Ivory Fisherman with Eel and Fish
A Meiji period ivory figure of a fisherman standing with a fallen fish at his feet, whilst a long-fin eel escapes from a basket on his shoulder. Two character signature under the base, height 18 cm.
Octopus Clings to Fisherman with Basket
A Meiji period ivory figure of a fisherman standing slinging a basket of fish over his shoulder, out of reach of an octopus that climbs his side. Two character signature under the base, height 15.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Three Wise Monkeys Group
A 19th century Japanese ivory group of the three wise monkeys (Mizaru, Kikazaru, Iwazaru), the three Japanese macaques seated back to back, fixed to a wooden stand, height 10 cm incl stand.
Japanese Ivory Rat Catcher Carving
A small Japanese ivory carving of a young boy rat catcher some faults, height 4.5 cm
Kogyoku's Ivory Mask Netsuke
Japanese ivory Netuske of a mask by Kogyoku, Edo/Meiji period, 19th century modelled with pierced eyes, the flat back with two himotoshi holes, signed 'Kogyoku'
Meiji Ivory Page Turner with Kimono Figures
Japanese carved ivory page turner Meiji period (1868-1912) decorated with figures wearing kimonos, signed
Shibayama Ivory Box with Bird and Butterfly Design
Japanese shibayama and ivory covered box Meiji period (1868-1912) of rectangular form, the lid decorated with bird and butterfly amongst branches highlighted with mother of pearl flowers, signed
Shibayama Ivory Case with Bird and Family Motif
Japanese shibayama and ivory case of rectangular form, the front decorated with birds amongst lacquer foliage, the reverse with couple and child
Meiji Ivory Oni Face Sculpture
A vintage ivory Oni face, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the mythical horned devilish figure with a broad grimace, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Erotic Group, Showa Period
A vintage Japanese ivory erotic group, Showa period early to mid 20th century, two engrossed figures with incised and inked attire, signed to the kimono, height 5.5 cm, width 10.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Mask Ornament
A vintage ivory ornament of a mask, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a serene mask figure with inked hair and facial features, hollowed to the rear with ring and signature, length 4.5 cm
Vintage Oriental Ivory Figures
Three vintage Oriental ivory figures, mid 20th century, an elegant Chinese lady in a serpentine pose, having inked hair and carrying, a fan, a small Japanese lady in kimono carrying a parasol, and a seated, meditative Buddha with tightly coiled hair,…
Japanese Ivory and Shibayama Shoehorn, Meiji Period
A refined Japanese ivory and shibayama Shoehorn, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a small shoehorn of typical form featuring a skull entwined with a snake, and finely decorated with a gilt bird and pendant flora, length 13 cm
Meiji Ivory Monkey Whist Counters
A pair of antique Japanese ivory whist Counters, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the pair delightfully engraved and relief carved with comical macaque monkeys, engaged in squabbles and play, length 9 cm, width 5.5 cm
Japanese Marine Ivory Figure Holding Toad
19th century Japanese marine ivory figure group, in the form of a figure holding a large toad on his shoulder, signed verso, height 14 cm
Meiji Ivory Brush Pot with Shibayama Inlay
Japanese Meiji period ivory shibayama brush pot, following the natural shape of the tusk, decorated and inlaid with images of vases, flowers and blossoming tress, signed, inscribed to base 'Presented to// W.H Telfer Esq//by the// Coventry Colliery sports…
Japanese Ivory Farmer Figure
Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting a farmer with hoe and basket over his shoulder, a/f, height 14 cm
Japanese Ivory Figure of Portly Gentleman with Hammer and Sack
Good Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting a portly gentleman looking upwards, holding a hammer in one hand and a sack over his back in the other, his robes continuously incised with flowers, foliage and script, mark to base, height 10 cm
Japanese Ivory Monkey Box, Meiji Period
Superb Japanese elephant ivory box finely relief carved with monkeys, Meiji period 1868-1912
Meiji Era Japanese Ivory Parasol Handle
Antique Japanese ivory parasol handle Meiji period 1868-1912
Japanese Ivory Farmer Figurine with Basket and Vegetables
A Japanese sectional ivory figure of farmer, with basket and fallen vegetables. Signed. Height 15.5 cm.
Miji Ivory Bowl with African Animal Figures
Japanese late Miji period carved ivory bowl witj applied carved African animal figures, height 6.5 cm approx). .
Antique Japanese Bronze Noh Masks on Ivory Plaques
A pair of antique Japanese bronze Noh masks, Meiji period, 1868-1912, finely cast male masks mounted upon ivory plaques, length 7 cm, width 6 cm
Japanese Ivory Geisha Figure with Parasol
Antique Japanese carved ivory geisha figure standing figure holding a parasol, signed to base, height 15 cm.
Japanese Ivory Container with Lion and Tiger Carvings
Meiji Japanese carved ivory lidded container lid decorated with carved and painted lion & tigers figures, on ivory base bowl, diameter 6.5 cm.
Meiji Ivory Geisha with Tea Tray and Cat
Good Meiji period Japanese carved ivory geisha with tea tray & cat, signed base, 18 cm high.
Meiji Ivory Carving of Seated Fletcher with Tools
Meiji Japanese carved ivory seated Fletcher figure seated man at work, with intricately carved tools surrounding him, signed to base, height 8 cm, width 10 cm.
Japanese Ivory Bird Figure on Timber Stand
1920's Japanese carved ivory bird figure on a timber stand, beak chipped, 13.5 cm high including stand.,
Meiji Ivory Geisha with Scissors and Flower Carving
Antique Meiji Japanese carved ivory geisha finely carved with scissors & flower, signed base, 16.5 cm high.
Japanese Ivory Huntsman with Eagle & Hare, 20th Century
Vintage Japanese carved ivory huntsman figure with eagle & hare, carvers marks to base, early 20th century, 15 cm high.,
Japanese Carved Ivory Standing Sage Figure
1920's Japanese carved ivory standing sage well carved ivory figure, sage wearing coloured robe, signed to base, height 19 cm.
Japanese Ivory Woodcutter Figure with Child
Japanese carved ivory Woodcutter figure standing ivory figure of a Woodcutter, accompanied by a child, signed to base, height 13 cm.
Showa Shunga Ivory Carvings
Three Japanese Shunga polychrome ivory carvings, incised signature, Showa period, 20th century, Wt 21 - 27 grams., height 4 cm, width 3 - 4 cm
Meiji Period Ivory Fisherman with Cormorant Sculpture
A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman with his catch on his shoulder and cormorant by his feet, signature to base, Meiji period, with a smiling weathered face, the fish and his vest picked out in colour, Wt. 299grms, height 13 cm 6 cm
Japanese Ivory Beauty in Decorative Kimono
A Japanese ivory beauty, in a brocade kimono, Showa period, 20th century, with polychrome decoration and incised signature to base, Wt. 380 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 5.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Beauty with Umbrella and Basket
A Japanese ivory beauty, dressed in a formal brocade kimono, holding a closed umbrella, Showa period, 20th century, a basket in the other hand, polychrome decoration and red seal mark to base, Wt. 460 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 6.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Beauty with Shamisen
A Japanese ivory beauty, dressed in a formal brocade kimono, carrying a Shamisen, Showa period, 20th century, with polychrome inked decoration and red seal mark to base., Wt. 459 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 6.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Uba and Okina Figures of Meiji Period
A pair Japanese ivory figures, Uba and Okina, wearing tinted, patterned layers of clothes, Meiji period, note: after living to old age, their spirits were believed to have entered pine trees on the beach at Takasago in Harima. On moonlit nights their…
Gilded Ivory Japanese Page Turner
19th century Japanese ivory page turner decorated with hand painted gilded blossom, birds and foliage
Japanese Ivory Zodiac Ball, Meiji Period
An antique Japanese ivory 'Animals of the Zodiac' ball, Meiji period, 1868-1912, exquisitely carved featuring all twelve symbols entwined in a complex ball in high relief, engraved and inked, diameter: 7 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory Walking Cane Handle with Noh Masks
A signed Japanese ivory walking cane handle, Meiji period 1868-1912, signed Gyokuzan, the rounded handle carved as a cluster of twenty individual theatrical Noh masks, two character signature to neck, length 4 cm
Meiji Ivory Page Turners
Two Japanese ivory page turners, Meiji period, 19th century, 24 cm and 26 cm high
Japanese Ivory Barrel Makers Figure Group
A Japanese ivory figure group, depicting three barrel makers, they stand wielding tools of their trade before a massive barrel section, and with incomplete barrels to the fore, raised on a plinth base, height 6.5 cm.
Japanese Ivory Clam with Stand, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory clam with stand Meiji period total, height 5.5 cm
1930 Japanese Carved Ivory Pagoda Figure (30cm)
Circa 1930 Japanese carved ivory pagoda figure, height 30 cm
Japanese Ivory Carving with Bird, Cat, and Stand
Antique Japanese carved ivory seated gentleman, with bird on shoulder and cat to side, on timber stand, C1930's, signed to base missing pieces
Japanese Ivory Geisha Trio: See, Speak, Hear No Evil
Three Japanese carved ivory geisha figures, depicting see no evil, speak no evil hear no evil, C1930's, height 5 cm tallest
Japanese Ivory Fisherman with Child and Fish Statue
A signed Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman with a child, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the engaging smiling figure of a man accompanied by a boy and carrying two, large fish over his shoulder, a paddle in his right hand, both attired in traditional robes…
Meiji Ivory Figure of Woman with Children
A signed Japanese ivory figure of a woman with her children, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the kimono dressed woman carrying a small child across her right shoulder, a boy child at her feet grasping her clothes, all in lightly incised attire, ink decoration to…
Japanese Ivory Agricultural Worker with Tobacco Pipe
A Japanese marine ivory figure of an agricultural worker, he stands filling his tobacco pipe, height 13 cm on wooden stand
Meiji Ivory Box - Japanese 19th Century Carving
A Japanese finely carved ivory box, Meiji period, 19th century, 8 cm high, 10 cm wide
Meiji Ivory Ronin Samurai Statue
Japanese carved ivory statue of a Ronin Samurai, Meiji period, with red seal mark to base, 14 cm high
Meiji Ivory Monkey Trio: No Evil, Hear, Speak
Three carved ivory monkeys, see no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, Japan, Meiji period, height 4.5 cm
Shibayama Ivory Elephant with Beaded Headdress
A shibayama ivory elephant Meiji period, 1868-1912, the elephant with caparison and beaded headdress decorated with mother-of-pearl and coloured ivory embellishments, height 6.5 cm, width 10.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Pendant of Bearded Man's Head
Japanese carved ivory pendant, in the form of a mans head, depicted with beard and moustache with mouth slightly open, height 4 cm
Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure with Gourd & Geometric Motifs
Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, depicted standing with scarf on head, with a gourd hanging down from robes incised with geometric motifs, mark to base, a/f, height 28 cm
Dragon Border Ivory Cribbage Board
Japanese carved ivory cribbage board, of flattened tusk form, with interior pierced panel, surrounded by border with rampant dragon, length 23 cm
Meiji Ivory Crab on Rosewood Stand
Meiji carved ivory crab well carved and detailed ivory crab with eyes and and on carved rosewood stand. Width 10 cm
Meiji Ivory Figure of Man with Eagle and Sticks
Meiji Japanese ivory figure an impressive tall standing and well carved Meiji figure of a man in traditional Japanese garb carrying sticks and eggs, presumably from the eagle that is confronting him perched on his bag of sticks. Height 35 cm
Japanese Ivory Geisha Girl Figure with Rose and Fan
Antique Japanese ivory figure of a Geisha girl holding a fan in one hand and a rose in the other, C1920, on a carved timber stand, height 25 cm.
Signed Japanese Ivory Sage Figure with Kirin and Dragon
An antique signed Japanese ivory figure of a sage, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Intricately carved depicting the seated figure holding a sceptre and a small, Buddha figure on a lotus throne and encircled by a writhing kirin and dragon, both with mother of…
Meiji Ivory Lions: Male vs. Female (A/F)
Japanese Meiji ivory lions (A/F) featuring two lions fighting, male and female, length 14.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Smiling Gentleman with Lantern and Papers
Meiji period ivory figure featuring a smiling gentleman, carrying a lantern and papers. Elaboratey crafted and designed and signed to base. Height 18 cm
Japanese Ivory Whist Counters with Monkey Decoration
A pair of Japanese ivory whist counters, the top decorated with playing monkeys. 9 cm x 5.5 cm.
Japanese Ivory Box with Carved Beetle Lid
A Japanese carved ivory lidded box Meiji period 1868 - 1912 having a carved beetle on lid, height 6 cm, width 7 cm
Vintage Japanese Carved Ivory Figures (not for export)
Two various vintage Japanese carved ivory figures including standing Farmer Sowing Rice, signed to base, height 9 cm and a seated figures group, height 5 cm approx. NB These items may not be exported
Japanese Ivory Musician Playing Flute on Theatre Shoes
Japanese ivory figure of a musician, depicted playing the flute, dressed in beautifully detailed traditional costume, standing on oversized theatre shoes, resting on circular base, height 16.5 cm
Ivory Fisherwoman with Child and Fish Statue
Japanese carved ivory figure group, depicting a fisherwoman holding a basket over shoulder and fish in one hand, with a small child by her feet, both wearing robed garments, incised with leaves and geometric motifs, a/f, height 9.5 cm
Tokyo School Ivory Samurai Figure with Clan Mon
A Japanese Tokyo School ivory figure of a samurai, standing wearing robes decorated with clan mon, he grasps his katana in his right hand, his wakizashi thrust through his belt, a signalling baton held in his hand and concealed behind his back. Finished…
Japanese Ivory Butsudan with Buddhist Adherents
A Japanese Taisho period ivory miniature shrine cabinet (butsudan), rectangular with corniced pediment and flanged base, two doors to the front, raised on wooden plinth, all surfaces decorated in low relief with Buddhist adherents, the doors opening to…
Meiji Ivory Fisherman with Animal Confrontation
A Japanese Meiji finely carved ivory characterful figure of a fisherman, he stands on one leg with basket raised as he is confronted by animals for his fish, his expressive face with open mouth. Signed, height 14.5 cm.
Japanese Ivory Checkers Set with Two Men Figures
Japanese carved ivory pair of Japanese men playing Checkers mid 20th century beautifully detailed, complete with checker board and two bowls to hold additional checkers. Each figure with mon on base, height 11.5 cm
Finely Carved Ivory Samurai with Red Mon Base
Japanese finely carved Samurai mid 20th century Intricately carved in ivory with red ground mon on base, height 21 cm
Japanese Ivory Buddha and Musicians Group
Early 19th century carved Japanese ivory tusk group figure modelled with Buddha surrounded by musicians, signed to the base
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