Japanese Ivory Shibayama Manju Netsuke, Signed.

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1078382
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A manju netsuke consisting of two ivory discs, of easily different size. Inlaid with mother-of-pearl, metal and another organic material. One signed on a mother-of-pearl tablet "Shibayama saku", the other one with sparrow design "Shibayama Yasunobu", an artist active 1850-1880 in Edo. Condition: the two discs with traces of former cohering, the rim of the larger disc with few really tiny chips. Dimension: diameter: 4.9 cm and 5.1 cm, 2 cm thick. CITES documents are requested if required (1 to 2 ... Click for details

Japanese Carved Ivory Box with two Seals, Meiji.

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1920: item #1077059
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A small lidded box fitted with two seals made of ivory, and a horn bowl for the seal paste. The hinges and buttons on the seals made of metal. The lid with carved design of an eagle. Condition: lid carving with loss, otherwise fine. Dimension: box 4.6 cm x 3.7 cm x 1.6 cm, seals: 3.4 cm and 2 cm long. Cites documentation can be obtained if required.

Japanese Ivory Okimono of Standing Hotei

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1074574

Japanese antique carved ivory okimono of Hotei one of the Seven Lucky Gods, standing with long robes open around his enormous belly, he has a fan in one hand and balanced over one shoulder is his large bag, wonderful jovial expression, signed on the bottom with inlaid red lacquer, Meiji Period. Size: 4 1/2" high

Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono of Shi Shi on Ball

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1056459
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DESCRIPTION: A fine, small Japanese ivory okimono of a crouching shi shi (Buddhist lion) balanced on a leafy ball with teeth bared. Inside the leafy outer structure of the ball is a separate loose ball that rolls freely inside. Although unsigned, this piece was surely carved by a master as evidenced by the composition, loose ball, and the fine detailing of the shi shi’s fur and backbone structure. Dating from the 19th C., the okimono has a luscious patina from years of handling and is in exce... Click for details

Finelly Detailed Ivory Okimono By MASANAO lll

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1051916

This Ivory Okimono is carved in the finest detail by the artist MASANAO. Masanao lll was a third generation carver taught by his father and grandfather who were noted netsuke carvers. A Netsuke carved by his father sold for $48,800 at a major US auction house. This is a 19th century piece. The figure stands 6.0" in height, is 2.75" in width and 2.38" in depth.There are some age lines on the piece but no open cracks.

Okimono, snake, skeletons, toads, Japan, early 20th c.

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1930: item #1049484
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Okimono of hippopotamus tooth in the shape of a skeleton that is climbing on top of a second skeleton, while holding a snake, that scare a toad that was sitting on the skeletons head, while two more toads are getting frantic on the ground. This very unusual group may parody the sansukumi (the three animals that frighten each other: snake, toad and snail). It may as well be a somewhat macabre reference to the dream of Fuji, two falcons and three eggplants, which predicts a long life and prosperit... Click for details

Japanese Ivory Okimono of Shoki and Oni, Edo

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1837 VR: item #1033793
IVR45

DESCRIPTION: A carved and signed ivory okimono of the demon queller, Shoki, with two small oni crouched at his feet. The bearded Shoki stands clutching his spear in full armor with elaborate flowing robes and sword suspended from his belt. At his feet are two oni, kneeling in submission. The base is signed by the artist, Minsei. Early 19th C. (late Edo Period); good condition, minor age fissures. DIMENSIONS: 2 3/8” high (6 cm) X 1 ¾” wide (4.5 cm) ... Click for details

Japanese Ivory Case with Dragons

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1030169

Japanese carved ivory cigarette case, carved all over with dragons with clouds and lightening bolts, eyes are made of inlaid shell, lovely details, late Meiji Period (c. 1880's). Size: 4" long x 2 3/4" wide x 7/8" deep.

Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono of Oni and Warrior, Signed

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1026813
IVR46

DESCRIPTION: A finely detailed and quite superb Japanese ivory okimono, artist signed and dating from the Meiji Period, 19th C. Two oni, both wearing hirsute britches, assist a young warrior by forming the support for him to climb upon in order to get a better view. The larger crouching oni with inlaid eyes forms the base, one hand holding his large straw hat in place. The second oni grins mischievously while balancing one foot on the big oni’s knee and the other on his hat. The young warrio... Click for details

Japanese E. 20th C. Articulated Ivory Crab

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1920: item #1018459
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Japanese early 20th century carved ivory articulated crab. Unsigned. Beautifully and realistically carved crab with amazing detail. The crab measures 6 1/4" wide, 3 1/2" deep and 1 1/2" tall. Crab has hairline cracks on back.