This is a rare and unusual Japanese Ivory vessel with a removable cap. This vessel is possibly a spice dispenser or opium container. A spice dispenser is more likely. This finely detailed piece came from the same estate as the Ivory/Satsuma alter set. It may have even held incense for use at the alter. The detail is excellent. The "Wasp Carvers" were an early group of talented carvers who always included a "Wasp" in their final design. Please feel free to email any questions.
This fine Japanese elephant Ivory carving came from the same estate auction as the Man and Boys carving previously listed and is likely from the same period. I can account for over seventy years of age for the piece. I assume that it is from the middle of the 19th century and signed. The detail is exceptional. The carving is a full 11.00" tall. Please feel free to email any questions.
This is a beautiful Ivory figure of a Man and Boys carved by the acclaimed Artist Toshimitsu. The detail can only be partially appreciated by the included photos. This carving was completed at around 1875 in a ,then legally obtained, specimen of true Elephant Ivory. I obtained this wonderful along with a few others over twenty years ago at an exclusive estate auction. At that time the estate had been is storage for over fifty years awaiting final settlement.Please feel free to email any questi ...click for details
This is a Museum quality Elephant ivory carving of a lady. The patina is a soft aged cream. The signature is located on the base of the figure in a large cinnabar cartouche. The figure is a full 9.75 inches in height. It is 2.5 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. I have owned the piece for over 25 years. I acquired it in a multimillion dollar estate auction with unbelievably beautiful pieces throughout. The estate had been locked up for fifty years until the estate was settled. The owners name was ...click for details
Although this beautifully detailed Ivory does not have a dark patina, it does have one. I suspect that the piece was kept in a location with less light or possibly packed away as Asian owners frequently do and do take care of their art better than most. The carving stands 9.5" tall, 2.5" wide and 2.25" deep
This Okimono is another piece from my personal collection. The age is likely early 20th to late 19th century. The pictures give an idea of the level of detail. The Geisha stands only 4.5" tall, the base is 1.75x1.5. Please feel free to email any questions. I will attempt to translate the Artists signature later this week.
This is a beatifully old Okimono, carved from a single piece of elephant Ivory. It measures 5.0" x 1.5" x 1.75". The pictures show the detail of the piece. It has a wounder age patina. I will be adding several more Ivory pieces from my collection this week Please feel free to email any questions . I will attempt to translate the artists signature this week. There is no damage to the piece.
This wonderful and old ivory carving is truly a work of Japanese art. The patina can only be found in a genuine carving of
such as this. Please feel free to email any questions.
