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
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, 4.5 cm high, 7 cm wide
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Meiji Period
A Japanese okimono carved ivory group, Meiji period, 19th century, 6 cm high
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
Ivory Snake and Frog Okimono
Japanese carved ivory Snake with Frog okimono depicting a coiled snake with a captured frog, length 8 cm.
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 Fisherman with Bird Okimono
Meiji ivory okimono of a fisherman with bird with losses and repairs, height 21.5 cm
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
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 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…
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.
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
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
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
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…
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
Ivory and Vegetable Okimono Collection
Two carved ivory okimono & one vegetable ivory okimono, carved ivory rabbit and porcupine & vegetable ivory octopus
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
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
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
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
Monkey Riders on Dragon
A refined antique ivory okimono of monkeys on a dragon, Meiji period, 1868-1912, signed to cartouche, exquisitely carved and inked featuring four mischievous animated monkeys riding upon the back of a dragon flying through flaming cloud, cartouche…
Japanese Ivory Horseback Rider Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicting a figure leaning forward and riding on horseback, accented with coloured pigment, signature to base, length 6 cm
Ivory Basket Maker Okimono
Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicted a seated basket maker, flanked by two pierced baskets, his robes incised with geometric motifs, signature to base, height 5 cm
Japanese Sage with Birdcage Ivory Okimono
Large Japanese carved ivory okimono, depicting a sage holding a birdcage with door opening to reveal bird, accented with coloured pigment, signature to base, height 7.5 cm
Japanese Okimono Landscape Scroll Paintings Set
Five various Japanese okimono scroll paintings all 20th century depicting landscape studies, 3 in original boxes (of sizes)
Japanese Ivory Okimono Figure with Child, Signed
Japanese carved ivory okimono figure standing figure with child, signed to base, height 5 cm approx.
Meiji Ivory Crab Catcher Okimono
A fine Meiji carved ivory okimono of a crab catcher, signed to base, height 13.5 cm
Japanese Celadon Equestrian Okimono by Kiyomizu Rokubei V
A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon equestrian okimono, Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959), circa 1930s, modelled as an equestrian figure in the manner of a Chinese Northern Qi tomb figure. Impressed Rokubei mark to the base. Together with tomobako (original…
Bronze Okimono of Sage on Oxen, Meiji Period
A Japanese Koichi bronze okimono of a sage atop an Oxen, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900, a Miyao school bronze of a Chinese sage in dark patinated bronze sits atop a large and muscular oxen. With wooden base, signed Koichi saku - made by Koichi. The…
Frog duo on sandal boxwood okimono
A boxwood okimono of two frogs on a Sandal, two naturalistic frogs squatting on an upturned straw zori sandal, height 4 cm, width 7 cm
Ink-Engraved Ivory Sumo Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a Sumo type figure, a well carved, inked and engraved figure of a corpulent middle aged figure with a furrowed brow wearing an open kimono and carrying a double gourd and a sack over his shoulder, signed underside, height 5 cm
Japanese Boxwood Okimono: Snake and Turtle
Good Japanese boxwood okimono, depicting a snake wrapping itself around a turtle, length 5.5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
Bizen Okimono of Hen and Cockerel, Edo Period
A Japanese Bizen okimono of a hen and Cockerel, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, the moulded stoneware okimono depicting a male and female pair of fowl with fine incised and moulded feathers to their bodies, seated on a naturalistically…
Meiji Boar Okimono in Clear Urushi Lacquer Finish
A Japanese Meiji bamboo okimono, Meiji period, circa early 20th century, carved from a large bamboo root, dynamically depicting a running boar, coated in a clear urushi lacquer finish, 15 cm high, 34 cm long
Man with Fruit and Rooster Okimono
Japanese okimono ivory figure a carving depicting a man holding fruit and rooster early 20th century.
Ivory Trade Figures
Carved ivory netsuke and carved ivory okimono i netsuke depicting a man carrying items of trade. II larger ivory figure depicting man with large hammer.
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Warrior Monkeys and Figure
A Japanese ivory okimono of figures under a tree depicts warrior monkeys and figure with a club. Signed on base. Height: 5.5 cm
Gyakuho's Sage on Horseback Ivory Okimono
An ivory okimono, by Gyakuho, Meiji period, of a sage on horseback, the elongated figure wearing a long patterned robe, polychrome detailing, signed Gyakuho 22.5 cm high
Masamichi's Ivory Okimono: Yamato Takeru no Mikoto Slaying Adversary
An ivory okimono, by Masamichi, Meiji period finely carved depicting Yamato Takeru no Mikoto slaying an adversary lying at his feet, the detailing picked out in black, signed Masamichi 14 cm high
Wise Scholar on Barrel
A 19th century okimono ivory carving of a wise scholar seated on a barrel, height 6 cm, signed
Bronze Fighting Tigers by Genryusai
A Japanese cast bronze of two fighting tigers, okimono by Genryusai. Depicting a feline temporarily subduing a prostrate rival, patinated stripes and other decorative highlights. Bearing maker's mark reading Seiya Sei in rectangular seal. Meiji/Taisho…
Meiji period boxwood and ivory okimono of swordsmiths
A Japanese Meiji period boxwood and ivory okimono of two swordsmiths they work a katana blade on an anvil beside a box bellows forge. Two character signature and two character seal mark on red lacquer inlaid tablets inset to the plinth base. Some faults.…
Meiji Barrel Maker Okimono
An outstanding Japanese Meiji period okimono of a barrel maker modelled seated and chiselling a large diameter barrel interior. Raised on an asymmetrical plateau that accommodates his toolbox and seating mat. Signed on an inlaid gold lacquer tablet under…
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Market Stall Preparations
A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a man and woman preparing a market stall vegetable display. Two character signature on red lacquer inlaid tablet and engraved fruit cipher under the base. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize…
Japanese Boxwood and Ivory Netsuke of Figures on Sampan
A Japanese boxwood and ivory netsuke of a figures relaxing on a sampan engraved underneath five figures in rough capes and hats haul a rope, evidently towing the boat. Engraved signature, length 11.4 cm. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize…
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Five Masks, Okame and Signature
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a group of five masks including Okame the back carved as an expressive face, the himotoshi formed by his flaring nostrils. Engraved signature. 3.4 cm square. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize (UK/Japan 1859 '…
Meiji Ivory Fisherman Okimono
An early Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono figure of a fisherman wearing a rough apron over his robes. Some faults and losses. Signed under the base, height 20 cm
Meiji Period Lobster Okimono
Japanese copper alloy okimono of a lobster Meiji period (1868-1912) the articulated Crustacea constructed of numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body, signed
Meiji Crab Bronze Okimono
Japanese bronze okimono of crab Meiji period (1868-1912) realistically modelled and articulated, the body with a warm brown patina
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
Japanese Ivory Fisherman and Child Okimono by Seizanin
Large Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman and a child by Seizanin, Meiji period (1868-1912) modelled standing with one foot resting on a wave-lashed rock, holding a fishing net, his Son at his feet holding a landing net, the base signed…
Hosho's Ivory Peasant with Radish and Cat
Japanese carved ivory okimono of peasant by Hosho, Meiji period (1868-1912) standing and carrying two large white radish, suspended from a wood rod slung over his right shoulder, on the ground a cat chasing a bird, the base signed - Hosho' in a…
Father and Son Eating on Haystack with Chickens, Meiji Period
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a father and Son eating Meiji period (1868-1912) seated on a haystack eating a bowl of rice, with his axe at his feet, his Son standing near him feeding chickens, signed
Rakushin's Ivory Hunter with Rabbit and Rifle
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a hunter by Rakushin, Meiji period (1868-1912) wearing straw sandals and walking across a tree trunk, carrying a rabbit, roped by its feet and suspended from a rifle slung over his right shoulder, the base signed -…
Japanese Ivory Bijin Okimono, Meiji Period
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Bijin Meiji period (1868-1912) the standing beauty clad in an elegant kimono, one hand holding a fan and the other concealed in voluminous sleeves, artist's seal missing
Hosho's Carved Ivory Woodcutter with Snake and Frog
Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Woodcutter by Hosho, Meiji period (1868-1912) standing with one foot resting on a wood stump, one hand holding a branch to protect himself, at his feet a snake coiled around his axe and chasing a frog, signed -Hosho'…
Japanese Ivory Seated Man with Batons
Japanese carved ivory okimono seated man with batons, signed to base, height 5 cm approx.
Carved Ivory Boat with Six Figures and Auspicious Symbols
A carved ivory okimono of six figures in a circular boat, probably Taisho to Showa period 20th century, richly carved in high relief with figures carrying auspicious peaches, pouring drinks from a gourd, and holding fans, their wooden boat upon, cresting…
Mid-century Ivory Buddha Face Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, mid 20th century, the jovial well detailed face with pendulous lobes, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Seven Joyful Faces
A finely carved ivory okimono of many faces, Meiji period, 1868-1912, seven conjoined and individually carved faces each with happy dispositions, width 4 cm
Vintage Ivory Okimono Figure: Smoking Male with Tools
A petite vintage ivory okimono figure, Showa period, mid 20th century, a hunched male figure who appears to be smoking a pipe, in well engraved and inked clothing and carrying a range of tools, signature underside, height 4.5 cm
Meiji Buddha Face Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the jovial well detailed face with pendulous lobes, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm
Smiling Faces Okimono
A finely carved ivory okimono of many faces, Meiji period, 1868-1912, seven conjoined and individually carved faces each with happy dispositions, length 4 cm
Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Figures in Canoe
A fine antique ivory okimono of figures in a canoe, Meiji period, 1868-1912, an animated group of figures including musicians, scholars, figures pouring, drinks, an oarsman, a figure catching a fish and another holding a tortoise, all tightly fitted into…
Vintage Ivory Sleeping Figure Okimono
A small vintage ivory okimono of a sleeping figure, with much patination, an older male figure curled in his robe, signed, underside, height 3.5 cm
Okimono: Figure Castigating Oni
An antique okimono of a figure Castigating an Oni, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a gesticulating figure in a kimono with arm raised and a cowering oni, protecting his head, height 8 cm, width 7.5 cm
Thirteen-Face Japanese Ivory Okimono
A finely carved Japanese thirteen face ivory okimono, Meiji period, 1868-1912, carved in the round from a single piece of ivory, inked and engraved with an arrangement of varied faces and masks, unmarked, length 4 cm, width 4 cm
Japanese Ivory Sow Okimono and Chopsticks Set
A vintage Japanese ivory okimono of a Sow, and a pair of Chopsticks, early to mid 20th century, finely carved as a corpulent sow with black bead eyes, and a pair of plain, ivory chopsticks, length 17.5 cm (chopsticks) width 6.5 cm (sow)
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Elder and Child
Japanese Meiji ivory carving okimono of an elder and child, height 14 cm, signed to base.
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Artist Seal
An antique Japanese carved ivory group okimono with artist seal to the base
Kyoyaki Boar Okimono by Kiyomizu Rokubei V
A Japanese Kyoyaki Rokubei okimono of a boar, Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959), circa 1930s, the boar figure in carved faceted earthenware covered in brown and amber glazes. Impressed hexagonal 'Rokubei' mark to the side. Together with a signed tomobako…
Bizen Stoneware Bullock Okimono by Toho Kimura
A Japanese Bizen okimono of a bullock, Toho Kimura, Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1960s, the stoneware okimono naturalistically modelled to render a recumbent bullock, the clay exhibiting 'Goma' (sesame seed glaze) spots to the back and feet of the…
Japanese Tozan Studio Pottery Horse Okimono by Ito Tozan III
A Japanese Tozan studio pottery horse okimono, Ito Tozan III (1900-1970), circa 1960s, the stoneware okimono in the stylised form of a horse, decorated with overglaze enamels and gilding over a clear crackled Kiyomizu glaze. Impressed circular…
Gilded Horse Okimono by Kyomizu Rokubei VI
A Japanese Rokubei studio pottery horse okimono, Kyomizu Rokubei VI (1901-1980), circa 1960s, the earthenware okimono in the stylised form of a horse, decorated with black under a clear glaze, and covered with cloudy flakes of gilding. Impressed hexagonal…
Meiji Ivory Fishergirl Okimono
A Tokyo school ivory okimono of a Fishergirl, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a finely carved study of a girl with plaited hair holding her catch and fishing poles with netting, her straw hat tied to the end, upon an integral, naturalistic base, carved from a…
Meiji Ivory Okimono of Jovial Elder and Child
A signed antique ivory okimono of a Jovial elder and a child, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a study of a laughing man with a long beard ladling a drink from a bottle, with a small child scrambling over his shoulder, well carved, engraved and inked in muted…
Monkey Family Ivory Okimono
A vintage signed ivory okimono of a monkey with young, early to mid 20th century, a parent monkey grappling with its two clambering playful youngsters, red, characters to a cartouche, height 6 cm
Seated Monkey with Fruit Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a monkey, mid 20th century, a naturalistic study of a seated monkey closely guarding a fruit, height 3.5 cm
Vintage Ivory Boar Okimono
A vintage ivory okimono of a pig, early to mid 20th century, the well carved model of a boar, with upturned snout and black bead eyes, height 3.5 cm, width 7.5 cm
Japanese Shunga Ivory Okimono, Showa Period
A Japanese Shunga ivory okimono, signed, Showa period, 20th century, inked design in sepia tones to the kimono and hair, on a wooden stand, Wt. 30 grms, height 5.2 cm, length 3 cm
Japanese Ivory Apple Okimono with Naturalistic Details
A Japanese ivory okimono apple, modelled naturalistically with mottled rose colour at the stem end, a partial peel broken away. Signed
Meiji Ivory Okimono and Wood Netsuke with Mouse
Japanese ivory okimono of Ashinga-jin, Meiji period a small Japanese carved ivory okimono and a wood netsuke, Meiji period and later carved as a figure of ashinga standing on a circular carved box decorated with dragons: The wood netsuke carved as a mouse…
Sleeping Man Okimono
A signed antique ivory okimono of a man Asleep over a wicker barrel, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the gentle study of a sleeping bearded man with his arms and costume wrapped around woven barrel, finely carved, etched and inked in black and brown colours,…
Meiji Period Ivory Okimono of Man and Child on Stork
An antique ivory okimono of a man and child riding a stork, Meiji period, 1868-1912, two figures in ornamental dress upon the back of a stork upon waves, engraved and inked in black with maroon and green accents, height 7 cm
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Farmer and Rabbit
A signed antique Japanese ivory okimono of a man with a rabbit, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a jovial farmer figure holding aloft a group of vegetables and cradling a rabbit, a small child at his feet, engraved and inked in black and grey colours, signed…
Meiji Ivory Okimono with Farmer and Chicken
A signed antique Japanese ivory okimono of a man with a chicken, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a jovial farmer figure holding a chicken and with a small child standing on a wicker basket at his feet; engraved and inked in black and grey colours, signed…
Japanese Ivory Okimono with Crane and Ceremonial Man
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a man in ceremonial dress and accoutrements, with a crane. Two character kanji signature under the base, height 12.5 cm
Kyoyaki Shishi Okimono by Hayashi Mokuu
A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a Shishi, Hayashi Mokuu (1901-1991), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950S, modelled in porcelain covered in a mustard yellow glaze, depicting an angry shishi ready to pounce. With an impressed mark to the base reading…
Frightened Farmer: Ivory Okimono
An antique signed ivory okimono of a man Frightened by a Praying Mantis, Meiji period, 1868-1912, an amusing study of a seated farm worker gesticulating and yelling at the sight of a giant praying mantis climbing up his leg, with light engraving and brown…
Japanese ivory okimono figures by named maker, 7.5cm
A pair of Japanese carved ivory okimono figures with maker's name to the base, height 7.5 cm
Japanese Ivory Okimono of Boy with Kama and Pumpkin
A Japanese ivory okimono, of a boy, standing holding a kama sickle and a pumpkin, other gourds and pumpkins sit at his feet. Two character kanji signature under the base, height 11.5 cm
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