A small burl wood okimono in the form of a sitting hare. Ears carved separately and attached. Minor carving has been done in order to produce the right shape. Late Edo, ca. 1850. L 9 cm, H 5.5 cm. Condition: Good w. some wear due to age.
A naturalistic and very fine model of a rekishi mushroom (lingzhi) made of patinated bronze. Signed on the bottom of the stem: Ryu saku With original kiri-box, fully inscribed. Late Meiji period, ca. 1900–1910. L 13.3 cm. Condition: Perfect.
A very dynamic and naturalistic hardwood okimono depicting a python in attaching position. Partially gilded. Unsigned. H. 14,5 cm. Taisho period, 1920 ca.
A well cast group of turtle okimonos in dark-patinated bronze. The larger turtle w. a smaller one on its back. Signed: Shoho. Meiji. L 11 cm (1), L 9.5 cm (2). Condition: Fine, but very tip of tails broken off.
A humorous image in carved and coloured ivory of Fukurukuju, the God of Long Life, w. the characteristic elongated head. He is here shown holding a turtle, another symbol of longevity. Signed: Gyokuho. Meiji/Taisho. H 20.5 cm. Condition: Excellent.
Attractive and charming wooden carving in the form of a dynamic shishi with open maul and raised back. Dark-patinated and lacquered wood. Signed: Shigenobu. Japan, Edo, early- to mid-19th cent. L 19 cm, H 19.5 cm. Condition: Excellent.
