Japanese Ivory Okimono of Pumpkin Imps, Meiji

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1119909
IVR45

DESCRIPTION: A charming ivory carving of three pumpkin-shaped imps having a tug-of-war over a pumpkin blossom. Two imps hold tightly onto a rope while tugging against each other; a smaller imp holds a fan in his left hand while bracing another imp with his right. This carving has so much excellent detail such as the holes in the blossom, two whisks, wonderful facial expressions and a detailed carved bottom with signature. No losses, no repairs and dating to the 19th C. Meiji Period. DIMENSI... Click for details

Japanese Antique Fine Ivory Carved Quanyin and Dragon

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1118595

Antique Japanese extremely fine and detailed ivory carving of the goddess Quanyin. She stands with robes swirling around her on the back of a dragon, she holds a basket of flowers, the dragon turns his head towards her adoringly. Both Quanyin and dragon have inlaid shibayama eyes, signed on bottom with two characters and a leaf, Meiji Period. Size: 10 1/4" high x 3 1/4" wide.

A Japanese Bamboo Cane w/Multiple Figures-Meiji–Page1

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1117729
ICHI 338

This remarkable bamboo crane has the entire length of the cane carved with a large variety of figures. The top is a whorl that shows fine patina – this, and the rest of the cane’s patina – have led us to date the cane to the late Meiji period, circa 1880s-1910. The carvings include – Monkeys in a tree – A Geisha Girl – Deer – Flying Cranes – an Eagle – and a pomegranate. Each of these designs is carved in very fine detail. ... Click for details

A Japanese Bamboo Cane w/Multiple Figures–Meiji–Page 2

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1117727
ICHI 338

This remarkable bamboo crane has the entire length of the cane carved with a large variety of figures. The top is a whorl that shows fine patina – this, and the rest of the cane’s patina – have led us to date the cane to the late Meiji period, circa 1880s-1910. The carvings include – Monkeys in a tree – A Geisha Girl – Deer – Flying Cranes – an Eagle – and a pomegranate. Each of these designs is carved in very fine detail. ... Click for details

Nyoi sceptre made from natural gnarled wood. Edo

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #1117637
645

A highly attractive nyoi sceptre in the form of a lingzhi fungus (rekishi) made from a natural piece of gnarled wood. The piece has been polished and lacquered, but is otherwise un-modified. Japan, Edo, 18–19th cent. L 21.5 cm. Condition: Excellent with a fine patina from natural wear.

Japanese Antique Ivory Articulated Cicada

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1117333

Antique Japanese carved ivory okimono of a cicada, carved with great detail especially on head and wings, articulated legs and wings, old repairs, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 6 1/2" long (not including legs) x 4 1/4" wide (with wings closed)

Japanese Antique Ivory Articulated Lobster by Nankai

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1117315

Antique Japanese rare and fine articulated ivory okimono of a lobster, painstakingly carved, incised and assembled to form a realistic body with movable segmented tail, antennae and appendages; inscribed "Nankai" on underside of tail, circa 1900 Meiji Period. Note: one of the lobsters by the same artist was presented to the Imperial Household in commemoration of the marriage of Emperor Taisho (1913), for similar piece, refer to the publication of Shibunkaku Bokuseki Shiryo, No. 247.... Click for details

Japanese Large Leaf Tray

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1950: item #1117038
2134

Large wood carving tray is in the shape of Japanese banana leaf.
Date from the early to the mid 20th century.

Measurements about : 38 3/4" (98.5cm) long.
It is in good condition wit... Click for details

Old Lacquer Lucky Mallet with Zelkova Wood Stick

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1115049
111103

A good zelkova wood stick with a old wooden lacquer mallet of good luck (uchide-no-koduchi) decorated with creeping wood sorrel crest in a circle. The top and the stick is detachable (The top is totally fitted into the stick). The top mallet is older than the stick. This tool could have been used for a ceremonial service in a festival. The decorated crest has been popular since ancient times for its elegant style, and often used for various tools and belongings such as a palanquin and a car sinc... Click for details

A Wooden Yatate Brush Holder – Kamakura Period

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1492: item #1114721
COLL 1200

This is a very old portable brush and ink holder known as a yatate. When we first acquired the piece we thought it was just a simple folk art hand carved ink well and brush that was fan shaped and with hand wrought bronze pivot point. The piece is 10 “long by 1” deep and is ˝” wide at its widest. It is made from a lovely dark old wood – we believe that it is was constructed from hinoki (Japanese Cedar wood).

... Click for details