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ICHIBAN STARTING TO CLOSE DOWN. We are starting to close down our business, a process that will take us a couple of years - age and health issues tell us it is time.. We still have over 1,500 items either currently listed on our website catalog or still to be posted onto it. So, starting now, Oct.1, 2008, ALL ITEMS IN THE CATALOG MAY BE PURCHASED AT 40 % OFF THE LISTED PRICE. At these low prices, we do ask that you pay shipping and insurance charges for all items purchased. With thanks for your years of patronage, we look forward to serving you until the last items are sold. Cheers ~ Ichiban Antiques.

A Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Priest Holding up Incense Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory: Pre 1910   item# 812430 (stock#ICHI 1625)  click for details Ichiban Japanese & Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 SOLD - $1,250.00  This is a fascinating Japanese elephant ivory carving (okimono) from the famed Tokyo school of ivory carving. It is of a seated priest holding up a bowl with what appears to be smoky incense pouring out of the bowl. The priest has a long staff across his body that is highlighted by four rings. The detail on the priest’s robes, face, feet and body are extremely well executed. The priest sits on a rocky ledge as he looks upward toward the bowl being held high by his left hand. The figure measures ...click for details

A Meiji Period Round Ivory Kogo with Three Monkeys Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory: Pre 1900   item# 733632 (stock#ICHI 471)  click for details Ichiban Japanese & Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $425.00  A late 19th century Japanese ivory kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) with incised design of three monkeys – the incised design then filled with sumi ink. Two of the monkeys are chasing each other around the rim of the kogo – whilst in the center is a close-up of a monkey’s face. The kogo is made out of beautiful even-grained ivory, great patina, in excellent condition - no cracks, chips or repairs. It measures 2 5/8” diameter and is 1 ½” deep. We date it to the mid Meiji period ...click for details

Japanese Ivory Jarlet - Cranes and Mums Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory: Pre 1920   item# 569263 (stock#Ichi 812)  click for details Ichiban Japanese & Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $125.00  A Japanese bone ivory jarlet with an inscribed design of cranes standing in a clump of irises with their long leaves. The lid of the jarlet has a deep relief carving of a mum. The jarlet measures 2" high and is 1 1/2" diameter. We date the piece to the late Meiji period. Excellent condition.

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