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
Meiji Ivory Crab Carving
A Japanese ivory articulated carving of a crab, Meiji period (1868-1912), 14 cm wide
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…
Articulated ivory crab with movable claws and legs
An impressive carved ivory articulated crab, life size with solid body, eight legs and two large claws to front, movable sections, fine engraved naturalistic detail, one back leg requiring attention. 25 x 10 x 9 cm
Meiji Ivory Articulated Crayfish
A fine Japanese articulated ivory crayfish, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Japanese Ivory Articulated Crayfish Model
A large Japanese articulated model of a crayfish, late 19th century, carved and assembled from ivory and hinged to allow full articulation in the joints of the tail, legs antenn' and eyes, surface details finely carved and lightly stained, inscribed on…
Articulated Ivory Crab Models from Japan
Two Japanese articulated ivory models of crabs, late 19th century, each carved and assembled from ivory, the joints hinged to allow full articulation in the legs, claws and eyes, the surface lightly stained, smaller crab with silver lacquer eyes 13 cm and…
Articulated Ivory Crayfish Model, Late 19th Century
A Japanese articulated ivory model of a crayfish, late 19th century, the crayfish carved and assembled with fully articulated joints in the legs, tail and antenn', the surface finished and lightly stained to simulate the rough shell of the crayfish, eyes…
Articulated Ivory Crayfish Model
A Japanese articulated ivory model of a crayfish, late 19th century, the crustacean carved and assembled to allow full articulation of the joints, the surface finished to simulate the natural texture of the shell, the eyes dark horn. Length 57 cm
Meiji Ivory Lobster Okimono
A fully articulated ivory okimono of a lobster, Meiji period 41 cm overall naturalistically rendered, the body intricately carved with finely detailed carapace, tail and fins, the jointed legs with menacing claws, slender feelers extending to the sides…
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