Antique and vintage ivory and other Japanese okimono

Japanese ivory okimono of lute player with children, 8cm

A Japanese carved ivory okimono of lute player with children, length 8 cm

Mammoth Ivory Snake Okimono on Bamboo with Wooden Stand

Carved mammoth ivory okimono, in the form of a snake writhing around bamboo, incised mark to base, height 6.5 cm and width 5.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)

Meiji Period Ivory Lady Holding Lotus Flowers and Sword Figurine

Japanese okimono carved ivory lady. Meiji period, carved and stained ivory figure of a lady holding lotus flowers and a sword, with fixed wooden base. (a/f to sword tip). Height 27.5 cm including base.

Meiji Period Japanese Ivory Oni Okimono with Staff and Figures

A Japanese ivory okimono of an Oni, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved standing with a staff in one hand, with a figure over his shoulder and two further oni crawling at his feet, butterfly mark and signature to the base, height 19 cm. Provenance:…

Japanese Boxwood Two Monkeys Okimono - 6.5 cm Length

Japanese boxwood two monkeys okimono length 6.5 cm

Japanese Carved Boxwood Fish Head Okimono, Circa 1900's

Antique Japanese carved boxwood fish head okimono circa 1900's, width 5 cm approx.

Meiji Era Whale Tooth Okimono: Ebisu Deity on Fish

Japanese Meiji period whale tooth okimono. A well carved figure of Ebisu, deity of fishermen and good fortune, seated atop a large fish. Nb: CITES export restrictions apply height 11.5 cm

Meiji Samurai Okimono with Captured Oni: Carved Ivory/Bone Figurine

Japanese Meiji carved mix ivory and bone okimono depicting a samurai with captured Oni, signed to base, height 15 cm

Exquisite Carved Ivory Okimono: Tower of Entwined Figures

Antique carved ivory okimono, exquisite carved ivory group figurine depicting a tower of entwined figures around dragon with a pearl above group of children inside clam shell, signed to base, height 14 cm

19th Century Japanese Ivory Walking Stick Handle: Banana Okimono

Antique ivory walking stick / parasol handle, 19th century Japanese okimono depicting pealed banana, length 11 cm (a/f)

Meiji Period Japanese Ivory Okimono of Man with Monkey

A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man with a monkey, Meiji period, 19th century, red seal mark to base, 18.5 cm high

Oriental Carved Wood and Ceramic Items, 20th Century Collection

Six Oriental carved wood and ceramic items, 20th century, comprising an unusual wood carving of a male head formed of nude figures, the removable top of the skull opening to a concealed compartment, with two character signature to the underside, together…

Japanese Ivory Clamshell Okimono with Intricate Interior Figures

Japanese ivory clamshell okimono, the interior with numerous figures

Japanese Ivory Okimono: Rabbits and Peanuts on Hardwood Stand

A characterful early mid 20th century Japanese carved ivory okimono of rabbits amongst peanuts, carved as two woven baskets full of peanuts being eaten by seven rabbits with black inset eyes. Carved calligraphic signature, length 20 cm. Raised on carved…

Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono: Fisherman Holding Fish and Oar

Antique Japanese carved ivory okimono, quality carved figure of a fisherman holding a fish and oar decorated with engraved geometric details to his clothes, character marks signature to base, height 8 cm

Mid 20th Century Carved Ivory Daikokuten Figure, Signed Base

A mid 20th century oriental solid carved ivory okimono figure of Daikokuten (The God of Plenty), classically represented with his large sack to his back, Coloured stained highlights. Signed in red to the base. Height 10 cm.

19th Century Japanese Ivory Okimono of Man with Bamboo and Mallet

Japanese carved ivory okimono, 19th century figure depicting Japanese man holding a bamboo and a mallet with engraved details to his clothing, height 7.8 cm

Mid 20th Century Carved Ivory Okimono Figure of Jurojin

# A mid 20th century oriental solid carved ivory okimono figure of Jurojin, the god of Wisdom and Longevity, classically represented with his long dragon staff and tortoise. Stained coloured highlights. Signed in red to the base, height 11.2 cm. Note: He…

Warrior's Lantern: Ivory Okimono

Signed and stained ivory okimono of a warrior with sword and holding a lantern

Benten's Melodic Grace: Ivory Okimono of the Shamisen Goddess

Stained ivory okimono of the goddess Benten holding her Shamisen

Two Sumo Wrestlers: Ivory Okimono

Signed ivory okimono of two Sumo Wrestlers

Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Pine Tree with Minogame

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…

Japanese farmer and child ivory okimono on wooden stand

Early 20th century Japanese marine ivory okimono of a farmer and child. On a pierced wooden stand. Nb: ivory export restrictions, height 11.5 cm

Meiji Period Japanese Ivory Persimmon Okimono with Figural Scenes

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

Meiji Period Japanese Cold Painted Metal Striding Tiger Okimono

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

Meiji Period Ivory Okimono: Carriage Procession with Musicians

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…

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

Meiji Ivory Okimono: Japanese Carved Antique, 24 cm High

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono

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

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

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

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

Meiji Ivory Okimono with Red Seal and Signature

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

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.

Japanese Erotic Ivory Okimono, 20th Century

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

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

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

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

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

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.…

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…

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…

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

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

Meiji Ivory Skeleton Okimono with Monkey & Toads

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

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…

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 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

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

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

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

Carved Boxwood Three Wise Monkeys Okimono on Stand

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

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.

Japanese Woman with Basket: Miniature Okimono, 12 cm Height

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

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

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

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

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…

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.

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',…

Geishas Feeding Chickens Ivory Okimono

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

Sleeping Man Ivory Okimono

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

Signed Japanese Ivory Archer Okimono, 5cm

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

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…

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,…

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

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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.…

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…