Meiji Ivory Crab Carving
A Japanese ivory articulated carving of a crab, Meiji period (1868-1912), 14 cm wide
Meiji Ivory Carving: Elephant vs. Tiger
A Japanese ivory carving of an elephant fighting a tiger, Meiji period (1868-1912), 9 cm high
Japanese Ivory Elephant Carving from Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory carving of an elephant, Meiji period (1868-1912), 9 cm long
Japanese Ivory Carving: Fisherman, Boy, Birds (Meiji Period)
A Japanese ivory carving of a fisherman with a boy in a basket on his shoulder and two frigate birds, Meiji period (1868-1912), 26.5 cm high
Ornate Ivory Cart with Cattle
A Meiji Period 1868 - 1912 ornately carved ivory model of a cart being drawn by cattle, 19 cm high, 18 wide, 10 cm deep
Entertainer and Monkeys Mother of Pearl Tray
Japanese mother of pearl inlaid tray depicting a travelling entertainer at leisure with his three performing monkeys, seated beneath a cherry blossom tree. in brass, ivory, bone & timber, with metal mounts. Diameter 71.5 cm
Meiji Period Bronze and Ivory Woodsman Figure
Fine signed Japanese Meiji period bronze and ivory figure of a woodsman, he is seated on wood stump holding lunch box and tea bowl with teapot and axe to the side. Torso in bronze with ivory head, lower limbs and lunch box contents, 31 cm height (old…
Meiji Ivory Tusk Ornament with Sparrows and Grape Vine
A Japanese Meiji carved ivory tusk ornament on wooden plinth C. 1910, finely carved with a line of five sparrows in a grape vine. The leaves and vines extremely well and deeply carved in full relief. Length 53 cm including stand.
Japanese Ivory Dragon Censer with Carved Stand
A c.1900 Japanese carved ivory tripod lidded censer, the tall lid surmounted with shishi and pup, the four captured ring handles issuing from shishi masks, the ovoid body with deep carved dominant panels including dragons amongst scrolling crowds and…
Carved Ivory Bird on Branch, Japanese Antique (C1920)
Japanese antique carved ivory bird, on a branch, C1920.
Japanese Ivory and Bronze Woman Figure on Wood Base
Japanese ivory and bronze figure of a woman, early 20th century, signed, mounted on a naturalistic wooden base, height 25 cm
Ivory Takarabune with Shishi Fukijin and Immortals
An fine ivory carving of the Shishi Fukijin on the Takarabune, Meiji period 1868-1912, finely carved, an elaborate vessel in full sail engraved and inked to represent woodgrain, decorated with patterns, motifs and mother-of-pearl studs and a large chicken…
Antique Shibayama Ivory Vases with Bird and Flower Motifs
A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, exquisitely decorated in gold, coral, mother-of-pearl and depicting various birds including fowl and auspicious red crested cranes…
Japanese Ivory Carved Figures with Silver Inlaid Stand
Two Japanese carved and lacquered ivory figures, Ono no Komanchi and a Shinto Priest, seated on stand inlaid with silver wire, Komanchi is famed for her beauty and poetry. Height 4 and 5 cm
Meiji Ivory Box with Mother of Pearl Insect
A Japanese finely carved ivory lidded box on four low legs, Hiding inside the lid a mother of pearl insect, Meiji period, the lower half carved as a threaded bamboo basket the top half as a profusion of flowers. Height 9 cm
Japanese Ivory Figurine: Gentleman and Child on Turtle's Back
Good antique Japanese ivory figural figurine, depicting a gentleman and a child seated on a turtles back, on a timber stand, height 10 cm approx
Japanese Ivory Peasant Carting Baskets Carving
A Japanese ivory carving of an peasant carting woven baskets signed to base, 20th century, 17.2 cm high
Meiji Carved Ivory Girl with Daikon
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a girl dressed in a kimono and carrying daikon on her back, signed, Meiji period, 16 cm high
Japanese Ivory Mother and Child with Fruit Basket and Toy
An old Japanese ivory carved figure group, a mother and child walking side by side, a basket of fruit to her back, the boy holding a toy; seal mark to base. 9 cm x 18 cm
Japanese Ivory Couple with Bird and Ladder
A c.1900 Japanese carved marine ivory figure group, the couple in traditional robes, the gent atop a rocky outcrop, a bird to his shoulder. a basket to his front, all above his partner supporting a ladder, a fruit basket to her feet, black stained detail,…
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Figure
A Japanese ivory figure of an old fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed to the base, 19 cm high
Meiji Period Inlaid Hardwood Panel with Figures and Sake Barrel
A Japanese inlaid hardwood panel, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with three figures around a large sake barrel, each stained wooden figure wearing a long robe inlaid in ivory and mother of pearl and richly decorated in gold lacquer, 58.5 cm long and…
Meiji Era Bronze Elephant Ivory Tusks on Stand
Meiji period Japanese bronze elephant ivory tusks, impressed marks on oval stand, 33 cm length
Meiji bronze tray with ivory figures
A Meiji Period (1868-1911) bronze tray with centre reserve with carved ivory figures, signed verso. 24 cm diameter
Japanese Boatmen Group with Ivory and Timber Carvings
A fine Japanese ivory and timber Boatmen group, Meiji period, 1868-1912, three boatmen figures naturalistically carved in ivory and timber upon a long open boat with stand. Height 26 cm. Length 54 cm. Width 15 cm
Signed Japanese Ivory and Bronze Figure
A fine signed Japanese ivory, bronze and timber figure, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the figure of an older man seated upon a hollow log on a naturalistic dark timber base, the body features in ivory, the face with inked colouring, the clothing cast in bronze…
Signed Japanese Woodcutter Figure with Enamel and Inlay
A fine signed Japanese ivory and timber Woodcutter figure, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the figure of an older man with a pipe sitting upon a carved boulder base, his axe and a wrapped bundle of sticks beside him, the figure's clothing finely carved and…
Small Antique Japanese Ivory Horse & Riders Figure
Antique Japanese ivory figure of horse & riders, of small proportions. Extremely finely carved, signed to base, c:1920.5.5 cm high.
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Figure
Antique Japanese ivory figure of fisherman, late Meiji period, C:1900, signed to base. 20 cm high.
Japanese Ivory Figure with Man and Children
Antique Japanese ivory figure man & children., 22 cm high, late 19th century.
Japanese Ivory Tusk with Village Scenes and Pines
A Japanese carved ivory tusk, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with village scenes and pines, housed on a fitted wooden stand, signed Seigyoku, 30 cm long
Meiji Ivory Vase with Gold Lacquer and Nature Motifs
A Japanese gold lacquer mounted ivory vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting lively scenes of birds, insects and squirrel amongst grapes, bamboo and flowers decorated in Takamaki-e, unsigned, 17 cm high
Japanese Ivory Elephant Carvings
Two Japanese ivory carvings of elephants, Meiji/Taisho period. Height 5 cm max
Bronze Elephant with Attacking Lions on Stand
Meiji period bronze signed Japanese elephant with attacking lions having ivory tusks & on a carved timber stand. Condition fair, some restorations. Length 27 cm
Ivory and Wood Figural Group with Mother of Pearl Inlays
Japanese carved ivory and wood figural group in two parts depicting two men in a small boat on wood stand, the boat shown moored to a pylon with mother of pearl inlays
Elderly Man with Parasol and Basket Sculpture
Japanese carved ivory and wood figure depicting an elderly man holding a parasol with a woven basket on his back, standing on a burr-wood base
Japanese Ivory Carved Ball with Figures
A Japanese carved ivory ball with figures, late 19th century. Diameter 6 cm
Japanese Ivory Carving of Seven Immortals in Wooden Bowl
Rare Japanese ivory carving representing the seven immortals with central deity within a wooden bowl A/F
Japanese Carved Ivory Gentleman Figure, Signed, 5cm
Antique Japanese carved ivory gentleman figure, signed to base, 5 cm high approx
Japanese Ivory Lady with Fan Figurine
Antique Japanese carved ivory lady and fan figure, signed to base, 6.5 cm high approx
Signed Japanese Ivory Bird Figure
Antique Japanese carved ivory bird figure, signed to base, 9.5 cm high approx
Japanese Ivory Lady Figurine, Signed, 8cm High
Antique Japanese carved ivory lady figurine, signed to base, 8 cm high approx
Meiji Ivory Elephant Carving
A Japanese carved ivory elephant, Meiji period 1869, 1912. Height 3.5 cm. Length 5.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Elephant: Exquisite Japanese Carving
A Japanese finely carved ivory elephant, Meiji period 1868, 1912. Height 4 cm. Length 4.5 cm
Japanese Street Food Vendor and Customer
A Japanese ivory figure group, depicting a street food seller cooking shellfish over a brazier for a male customer who sits before a tray of prepared food and rice wine. Signed on inlaid lacquer tablet under the base (Masada?)
Japanese Ivory Canister with Elephant and Tiger Carvings
Good Japanese ivory lidded canister with intricate carved elephant and tiger decoration with lion finial to lid, marked to base, 18 cm high
Japanese Ivory Deity Figure with Acolytes
Japanese ivory carved deity figure with two acolytes to foot. On lotus dais. Character mark to base. Wt. 254g. Height 18 cm
Meiji Ivory Bird on Bronze Branch
A Japanese ivory carving of a bird on a bronze tree branch, Meiji period (1868-1912); 13 cm long
Antique Japanese Ivory Geisha Girl Figure (H30.5cm)
Large Antique Japanese ivory geisha girl figure H30.5 cm approx
Japanese Ivory Cockerel on Lacquered Panel
A Japanese carved ivory cockerel on a lacquered panel, Meiji period, later 19th century, the finely detailed low relief image of a proud cockerel with splendid plumage, sitting upon a kakiemon style twisted and flowering prunus branch upon a black satin…
Japanese Ivory Carved Gentleman Figure
An old Japanese carved ivory figure of a gent., he stands in traditional robe, one leg raised on a stump, a branch form walking stick held to his left hand, incised and stained detail, character marks to base. Height 15.5 cm
Revolving Face Kabuki Actor Ivory Carving
A Japanese Ivory carving of a kabuki theatre actor with revolving face 7.5 cm high
Meiji Ivory Farmer with Pole
A Japanese ivory figure of a farmer with a pole, Meiji period, 25 cm high
Meiji Ivory Carpenter with Barrels
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a carpenter with barrels, Meiji period, circa 1900
Vintage Japanese Ivory Cat Ornament
A vintage Japanese ivory cat ornament, probably early Showa period, mid 20th century, the small carving in the form of a white cat with tortoiseshell quatrefoil inlaid markings, the feline stretched in the shape of an exaggerated 'U' form with two paws…
Japanese Ivory Samurai Figure on Base
A Japanese carved ivory figure of a Samurai on timber base, 20th century. 11 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimonos with Tinted Decoration and Signatures
Three ivory Okimonos, one of a man and boy musicians, one of nude woman and the other man and boy, each with tinted decoration and signed on base. 5 cm high approx. Meiji Period (1868-1911)
Damaged Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figurine
Antique Japanese carved Ivory figure of a Fisherman (Showing some damages)
Japanese Bone and Ivory Lacquer Panel with Carvings
An impressive Japanese bone and ivory lacquer panel, the black panel set with detailed carvings of peonie roses on leafy branches and bird and moth, the panel set in a metal frame with hooks to the top for hanging, some damage and old repairs. 71 cm x 122…
Japanese Ivory Shibayama Card Case with Inlaid Birds and Insects
A Japanese ivory shibayama card case, the rectangular case inlaid with bronze, coral and mother of pearl depicting birds and insects amongst foliage
Meiji Ivory Box with Japanese Masks
A 19th century Japanese lidded ivory box, Meiji period featuring an assortment of Japanese masks, unsigned, 8 x 8 x 8 cm.
Japanese Ivory Carved Figure, 10cm High
Small antique Japanese carved ivory figure, approx 10 cm high
Japanese Ivory Farmer with Child Sculpture
A Japanese carved ivory sculpture of a farmer with child on his back. Carved in segments. Signed to base. Height 16 cm
1920's Japanese Ivory Fisherman Figure, Signed, 22cm
Japanese 1920's carved ivory fisherman figure carved from a single piece of ivory, signed to base, 22 cm high
Carved Ivory Fisherman Figure from 1920s Japan
Japanese 1920's carved ivory fisherman figure signed to base, 13.5 cm high
Meiji Ivory Birds on Wood Plinths
A pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period ivory birds, fine intricate detail, inlaid horn eyes both with signed seal marks and mounted on rustic wood plinths length 22 cm
Japanese Lady with Taiko Drum
Ivory carving of Japanese lady in traditional costume inlaid with mother of pearl. Taiko (drum) on right shoulder. Signed Yoshisada on inlaid coral tablet
Geisha Inlaid Wood Panel, 1860
Japanese wood panel inlaid and overlaid with seated geisha figures in ivory, mother of pearl etc, circa1860
Japanese Ivory Fishing Man Figure, 19th Century
19th century Japanese ivory figure of a fishing man signed to base, height 18 cm approx
Japanese Ivory Eagle Attacking Snake on Turtle Figurine
A antique Japanese carved ivory figurine, probably Showa period, early to mid 20th century. Carved, etched and lightly inked, depicting an eagle attacking a snake upon the back of a turtle. Height 6.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Box with Floral Carvings and Signature
Japanese ivory lidded box, Meiji period, densely carved with leafy peony, chrysanthemum and kiku sprays signed. Width 11 cm
Japanese Netsukes: 10 Ivory Masks and Figures
A box of 10 Japanese netsukes, 20th century, including 7 horn bill ivory masks, and 3 ivory netsukes (10)
Japanese Netsuke Box: Wood and Ivory Collection
A box of 10 Japanese wood and ivory netsukes, 19th/ 20th century (10)
Japanese Ivory and Wood Okimonos and Netsukes Lot
A box of 23 Japanese ivory okimonos and netsukes, as well as 2 in wood and lacquer, mostly signed, 19th and 20th century (25)
Japanese Ivory Tobacco Case with Sage and Bamboo Carving
A Japanese ivory tobacco case, late 19th century, finely carved and under cut with sages in a bamboo grove, inscribed and sealed to base, 9.5 x 7 cm
Hidemitsu Ivory Elephant Figure with Fine Detail
Meiji ivory carved elephant figure signed Hidemitsu with fine detail. Condition fair, restoration to one foot, cracking throughout. Length 9 cm
Meiji Warrior Figure by Matsuyama
Ivory carved Meiji warrior figure signed Matsuyama. Condition good to fair, minor cracks. Height 13 cm
Ivory Cigarette Holder, Pig Carving, and Kris Handle Set
Japanese carved ivory cigarette holder together with an ivory carving of a wild pig, and Indonesian carved Kris handle (3). Length 6 cm
Meiji Ivory Kangaroo with Joey
Japanese ivory carving of a kangaroo early Meiji period with joey in pouch. Height 7 cm
Seated Monkey Carving with Peach and Ivory Stick
A fine Japanese carving of a seated monkey, he wears a short jacket, holds a peach to his left hand, an ivory stick to his right, ivory small detail to the peach and inlaid tablet to his back, signed. Height 8 cm.
Meiji Ivory Man with Axe and Double Gourd
A Japanese ivory figure of a man standing with an axe and double gourd, Meiji period. 8 cm high
Seated Artist with Mask Sculpture
A Japanese ivory sculpture of a seated artist with a mask in his left hand. Red artists mark on the base, 20th century. 7 cm high
Japanese Ivory Button with Foliate Motif
A Japanese carved ivory button; foliate motif, diameter 40 mm.
Antique Japanese Ivory Geisha Girl Figure
Antique Japanese ivory geisha girl figure 11.5 cm high approx, losses to base
Japanese Ivory Cicada Ornament, Meiji Period
A Japanese ivory cicada ornament, probably Meiji period, late 19th century, pierced and carved and depicting a cicada enveloped in a leaf; unsigned, length 4.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Frog Water Dripper with Lotus Leaf
A Japanese ivory frog water dripper, Meiji period, 19th century, well carved and depicting a frog accompanied by clambering froglets upon a finely carved and engraved lotus leaf, a stalk underside, the frog hollowed to the body with an aperture to its…
Meiji Ivory Frog and Lotus Ornament
A signed Japanese ivory frog and lotus ornament, Meiji period, 19th century. a delicate and naturalistically carved and coloured ornament of a curled lotus leaf enclosing frogs and froglets; signed underside, length 8 cm
Japanese Ivory Juggler Figure with Monkeys, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory 'Juggler' group figure, Meiji period, depicting a performer with two monkeys, set upon a concentric base, signed, 46 cm high
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