Ivory okimono which portrays an affectionate scene of daily life: a father holding his child in his arms while holding the toy desired by the child. The okimono is signed Tomokata under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 17.5 x 6.3 x 5.3 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Ivory okimono depicting Hotei, one of the seven Sages of Good Luck. He is depicted smiling and sitting on his sack, while he holds the stick. Next to him there is a child who hugs the end of the sack. Signed Tomihiro under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 5.5 x 17 x 4 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Ivory okimono depicting a Japanese farmer tying three daikon turnips with a rope. The details of the farmer are finely engraved and sculpted, testifying to the artist's mastery. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 10 x 12.5 x 9.5 cm. Ivory dimensions: 7 x 8.5 x 5 cm. State of conservation: Very good

A marine ivory okimono, depicting a Ryu dragon fleeing upwards into the clouds passing under the arm of a character sitting on the tatami. Signature 'Gekko (?) tō' 月古かたな engraved under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 20 x 8 x 6 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Ivory okimono with blind travelers defending themselves from the aggression of four scoundrels who try to rob them of their bags and food. The scene involves nine characters, three of whom receive sticks, umbrellas and punches. One of the most curious moments is the character at the top, who loses a geta during the battle...

Ivory okimono, carved from a single block, depicting a Samurai with his katana and fan, while a phoenix appears suspended in the clouds. Next to the Samurai, a fox and a monkey are curious and seem to share the samurai's surprise and enthusiasm. Signed Kazutoshi 一俊 with engraving under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 26.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition...

A marine ivory okimono with elephant ivory parts depicting a daily life scene of a seated craftsman while he repairs a small wheel...

Ivory okimono of exceptional quality depicting a fisherman standing on a rock, with the rough sea crashing around him. The scene captures a moment of triumph for the fisherman, who raises his fishing rod with a freshly caught fish still attached to the hook. Signed Munemasa with engraving under the red lacquer dowel base next to an old Christie's label. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 21.4 x 7 x 5.5 cm...

Ivory okimono, depicting a farmer with an Onagadori rooster and a child on his shoulder offering food to the rooster. The sculpture, carved from a single block, is finely engraved with details of the rooster's feathers and kimono. The Hōzan signature is engraved on red lacquer under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 27 x 8 x 6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory okimono depicting the goddess Kannon standing on a lotus flower. With her right hand she holds a koro while with her other hand she holds a jewel that grants her wishes. She signs Gyokushin 玉心 engraved on red lacquer under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 25 x 7 x 6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory netsuke depicting a sitting monkey holding a peach, with the little one next to him stretching out his hand to ask for the fruit. Himotoshi is natural. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory okimono depicting a farmer sitting on a bamboo stick, captured in a moment of pause and serenity. The sculpture shows the farmer holding a bento box and chopsticks, ready to enjoy a meal that includes rice, edamame and bamboo...

Boxwood okimono with a light patina depicting two walking Oni, represented with notable artistic mastery. The taller of the two oni holds a jar and a large sack. The younger of the two holds a wooden bucket on his shoulder, connected to a sack, while exchanging an envelope, presumably containing money, with his companion. His eyes are dark horn. Period: Meiji 19th century Dimensions: 11.3 x 7.7 x 6.8 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition...

Polychrome ivory okimono depicting the study of a peeled banana, finely carved in real and natural details. Period: Meiji – Taisho, early 20th century. Dimensions: 10 x 3.5 x 2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Signed ivory okimono depicting a Geisha walking on her geta. The geisha's face is serene and composed, with delicate features and an expression of calm determination. Her hair is tied in a traditional hairstyle...

Ivory okimono from the Tokyo school depicting a study of a crocodile with its jaws wide open. The sharp teeth and wrinkled body are sculpted realistically, as are the lower belly and the details of the paws standing in a defensive position. The eyes are inlaid with mother of pearl and horn. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 7 x 36 x 11 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Ivory okimono depicting a craftsman above a giant mask, intent on lacquering it with skill and precision. Next to him, his attendant assists him by holding a bowl containing the paint. Signed Shōgetsu 松月. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 8 x 11.5 x 8 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Japanese Edo Period carved wooden mini KANNON and attendants. The carved and painted KANNON, attendants (8) and hillside are beautifully done with great detail and expression. The hillside measures 9 1/2" tall, 9" wide and 7" deep. There are suppose to be 12 attendants but only 8 remain.