Signed 19th C. Ivory, Shibayama Okimono. Shoki and Oni

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1124961

A fine shibayama inlaid, carved ivory okimono depicting Shoki with oni. The larger, central figure depicting Shoki in flexed pose with court dress including knotted hair, trademark sword (sheathed), and Shibayama school inlaid attire, jewelry and sword. Three unruly oni with expressive shape and defined musculature appear - one seated at Shoki's feet, one reaching apparently in anguish for a vessel held high by another oni restrained by Shoki overhead. The seated oni holds a mask with slot appar... Click for details

Japanese Ivory Okimono of Pumpkin Imps, Meiji

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

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

A Japanese ivory Buddha by Sangyoku

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1113475
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A Japanese ivory figure of Buddha , with red lacquer plaque of Sangyoku. In seated position, it is very finely carved creating a serene expression on the face with eyes cast down. In excellent condition, it is free from restoration or breaks. age: Meiji (1868-1912). size: 5 inches (15cm) high. We can obtain CITES EXPORT LICENCE, if necessary (2/3 weeks)

Japanese Carved Ivory Mythical Beast Okimono

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1920: item #1108399
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DESCRIPTION: A fierce, carved ivory mythical beast with the head and tail of a Shi Shi, six horns (four growing from his back), and nine double inlaid “eyes of the Buddha.” This Japanese okimono is artist signed on the beast’s back leg. In Buddhism, nine eyes symbolize the nine vehicles of the Buddha's teachings. The third eye on the forehead is a symbol of enlightenment or knowledge. Dating from the early 20th C., and in excellent condition. DIMENSIONS: 2 1/8” wide (5.4 cm) x 1 ˝” high (3.8 ... Click for details

Japanese Antique Ivory Carving of Daikoku

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1105063

Antique Japanese ivory okimono of Daikoku, the God of Wealth, he is seated and leans on one hand while holding a sake cup up with the other, beside him is a basket containing a fish, eyes accented with black ink, signed with inlaid red lacquer caratouche: Riyu Toshimata. Meiji Period, Provenance: Property from the Moller Estate (Aptos, CA) collection by bequest for the benefit of the Oakland Museum of California, Size: 3" high x 3 2/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep.

Japanese Antique Ivory Carving of a Beauty with a Baby

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1105054

Antique Japanese carved ivory okimono of a beautiful woman with a young boy on her back, they are both laughing as he reaches for a bunch of flowers she holds in one hand, great detail, lovely expression, Meiji Period, signed Doei/Michihide, Provenance: Property from the Moller Estate (Aptos, CA) collection by bequest for the benefit of the Oakland Museum of California. Size: 8 1/2" high (9 1/2" high with fitted wooden base).

Japanese Ivory Okimono, Okina/Dog by Hikawa L19c

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1910: item #1103452
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The size of Okimono: 2 1/" High x 1 1/4" Wide x 1 3/4" Long. Beautifully carved Japanese Ivory Okimono. The subject of okimono is in Okina(old men) with his dog riding on his back. Okina's facial expression as well as the kimono design are wonderfully carved and designed Ichimatsu pattern as well as shippo design. The condition of okimono excellent as you see from the photos. There is old age spot on the stand. It is signed by artist name, Hikawa in Japanese Kanji letters. Dating from late 19c, ... Click for details