Ivory okimono from the Tokyo school, depicting a monkey observing a netsuke. The monkey is sitting with glasses resting on his nose, while admiring a monkey-shaped netsuke that is tied to a pipe holder. This gesture recalls the typical posture of a collector who carefully examines a precious object. Shomin engraved signature. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.2 x 4.6 cm. Condition: Excellent. Natural filure on one side of the glasses.

INCOMPLETE LION HEAD

'Shishigashira' (Lion Head) used for 'Shishimai' (Japanese Lion Dance) just carved roughly from a single piece of log in such unfinished condition as is with no lower jaw part. Taisho-Showa period, early 20th century...

Marine ivory okimono carved from a single block, depicting a lively group of frogs and frogs. These little amphibians, raising a worn and perforated straw hat, evoke the idea of ​​time passed and exposure to the natural elements. In front of them, a sinuous snake completes the scene. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 3.5 x 8.5 x 6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are some natural threads.

An ivory okimono, carved from a single block, depicting a traditional scene of Japanese daily life. The work shows a mother turning towards her little girl, accompanying her to the Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three) celebration, a traditional rite and festival in Japan for children aged 3, 5 and 7, celebrated on November 15 to mark their growth and well-being. The mother holds the little girl's hand and with the other hand, holds a bag of sweets with the writing 千歳飴 (Chitose ame), know...

Japanese netsuke of a Kappa. A whimsical  folklore creature that looks like a  turtle with a face suppose to be around lakes and streams. Made of boxwood sitting on a lotus pad, delightfully carved. Signed on back. Dates from the Showa age c 1950.

FOX

Originally a white wooden fox covered with white pigment, but now with almost completely exposed original surface, because been enshrined at outside hall of shrine for the long time. Early 20th century, Japan...

Okimono in wood and ivory with inlays in the Shibayama technique depicting a Samurai observing a canary inside a cage. The kimono is adorned with mother-of-pearl inlays, performed with the Shibayama technique, which allows you to create delicate and luminous floral motifs...

An ivory okimono depicting an elephant, with inlays made according to the Shibayama technique representing an adorning ceremonial costume, similar to those used in religious ceremonies. It is supported by four feet which add stability and a touch of elegance. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 14 x 9 x 5 cm. Dimensions without ball: 9.8 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are light signs of aging and natural cracks.

NEW KOKESHI

Contemporary Japanese folk wooden 'kokeshi' doll (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi) hand-made by Mr. Sano in Shiga prefecture just for his own pure enjoyment of himself. H 18 x D 5 cm (7.08 x 1.96in). He is a parking lot sweeper and picking up wood scraps for the materials to make such his own unique art works...

NEW KOKESHI

Contemporary Japanese folk wooden 'kokeshi' doll (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi) hand-made by Mr. Sano in Shiga prefecture just for his own pure enjoyment of himself. H 18 x D 6 cm (7.08 x 2.36in). He is a parking lot sweeper and picking up wood scraps for the materials to make such his own unique art works...

A hardwood carving of a gnarled pine bristling with needles over clouds in what appears to be some type of dark rosewood. Beautifully crafted, it is 19 x 15 x 5.5 cm (7-1/2 x 6 x 2 inches) and is in excellent condition, dating from the later 19th to early 20th centuries at the height of the Sencha tea movement.
Sencha, as we know it today, started to gain popularity during the 18th century with the rise in Literati thought in Japan...

FOX KASHIGATA

Old wooden molds for making traditional Japanese confectionery, so-called ‘Kashigata’, carved fox-formed messengers as Inari god, once actually used for the celebration at Inari Shinto shrine as quite a rare type, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan, 24.5 x 6 x 4 cm (9.64 x 2.36 x 1.57in)


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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.

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...

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

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...

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...

PHALLUS

As a dedicatory wood carving ‘Goshintai’ (lit. ‘Body of Kami (God)’) based on Japanese folk phallus worship, 20th century, H 38 x D 12.5-11.3 cm (14.96 x 4.92 x 4.44in)...