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Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono, Gamma Sennin & Toad, Meiji
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Pre 1900 item# 797064 (stock#IVR157)
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407-540-1122
$2,159
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DESCRIPTION: A Japanese ivory okimono with incredibly fine carving depicting Gamma Sennin carrying a magic toad on his back, while carefully shading him with a large curled leaf. The detail on this carving is remarkable as evidenced by the thinly carved and delicately curled leaf that is undercut and almost fully separated from the rest of the piece. Also of note is the detail in Gamma Sennin’s long hair, his delicate hands and the finely carved signature on the base. Gamma Sennin (Liu Hai in ...click for details
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Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono of Lion & Kangaroo, Meiji
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Pre 1900 item# 779514 (stock#IVR149)
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407-540-1122
$2,895
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DESCRIPTION: An incredible and very finely carved walrus ivory okimono of a male lion attacking a kangaroo doe with its joey (baby) on her chest. The dynamic movement and superior detail set this okimono apart as an absolutely superb carving. The lion’s fine hair and pronounced muscle groups, and the terrified expression of the doe gives a realism that almost makes you shudder! Both animals have inlaid eyes, the lion’s of a reflective yellow stone while the doe’s eyes are black onyx. The und ...click for details
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Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono of Mask Maker, Meiji
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Pre 1900 item# 775824 (stock#IVR153)
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Sold and Shipped to South Carolina, Thanks!
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DESCRIPTION: A finely carved Japanese ivory okimono of a seated mask maker holding a large mask of a bearded beast with inlaid abalone eyes. Obviously pleased, the mask maker grins in delight at his creation. Wearing a beautifully detailed flowered robe, he sits surrounded by his mask making equipment, including his tool box with mother of pearl knobs. This okimono has a wonderful, creamy patina and is signed by the artist on the base. In excellent condition, this extremely fine piece dates ...click for details
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Large Japanese Carved Wood Daikoku Mingei Figure, Meiji
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Pre 1920 item# 769770 (stock#FIG58)
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407-540-1122
$1,795
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DESCRIPTION: A delightful and large carved wood figure of one of the seven Japanese gods of good fortune, Daikoku, the deity of prosperity. Here he is seen in his traditional pose, standing on two bales of rice with his wish-granting mallet in his right hand, and a bag of riches slung over his left shoulder. He is also venerated as the deity of the kitchen where such carvings were traditionally displayed, sometimes in the ceiling rafters for good luck. A wonderful mingei piece, his happy exp ...click for details
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Comical Japanese Mingei Wood Censer, Edo/Meiji
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Pre 1900 item# 769381 (stock#FIG82)
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407-540-1122
$2,195
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DESCRIPTION: A very special Japanese wood censer, carved in the form of a comical shi shi or foo dog, standing upright on four straight legs with knobby toes, and ending in a round hollowed body. The shi shi’s face has a priceless comical expression with pink lips and protruding tongue around an open, grinning mouth, and is attached to the body by a wooden hinge and can be positioned open or closed. When closed, the smoke from the burning incense wafts through his pierced eyes and mouth. This ...click for details
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Japanese Ivory Whist Counter with Monkeys, Meiji
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Pre 1900 item# 767644 (stock#IVR150)
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$995 - On Hold
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DESCRIPTION: A beautifully carved ivory whist counter featuring two humorous monkeys, one on the right looking in alarm as the peaches he is holding are being stolen by a mouse with inlaid eyes. The monkey on the left grabs the mouse’s tail while he himself reaches for the peaches. Etched on each of the five larger tabs are furry monkeys in various positions with comical facial expressions. The three smaller pegs have lightly etched bugs and fruit. Dating from the late 19th C., the detail on ...click for details
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Gorgeous Japanese Burl Root Smoking Set or Basket
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Pre 1920 item# 762789 (stock#SAO210)
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407-540-1122
$1,495
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DESCRIPTION: An outstanding example of Japanese sensibilities regarding craftsmanship and natural form, this fabulous Japanese smoking tray (or basket) is fashioned from a beautifully gnarled and twisting section of burled root wood, the undulating shape forming a natural handle for carrying. The set comes complete with a haizara (ash container) of Takatori stoneware in the form of a miniature hibachi, the mottled brown body festooned by streamers of white glaze. Meiji/Taisho Period (appx. 18 ...click for details
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A Large and Stunning Japanese Imari Charger, Meiji
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Pre 1920 item# 757347 (stock#SLCP10)
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407-540-1122
$3,100
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DESCRIPTION: A large and stunningly beautiful Imari charger, Meiji Period, the center depicting three bijins in a flowered terraced pavilion with hanging wisteria, floating butterflies and chrysanthemum arrangements in a "banded hedges" design. Surrounding this is an intricate, brocaded shi-shi border, heavily gilded and expertly enameled in a kakiemon style palette of iron red, aubergine, green, turquoise, and blue. This gorgeous, large charger is in virtual mint condition, and dates ...click for details
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Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of Monkeys, Meij
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Pre 1920 item# 748899 (stock#IVR142)
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407-540-1122
$895
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DESCRIPTION: An appealing and well carved Japanese okimono of six monkeys standing with splayed legs and holding high above them two additional reclining monkeys. One of the reclined monkeys is eating fruit while looking warily at the other, who feigns devotion in order to get a bite for himself. The detail on this carving is quite good as evidenced by the finely delineated fur, and the tiny ears and hands that are perfectly carved. The base is signed and decorated with a double leaf mark. Me ...click for details
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B & W Fuyode Ko-Imari Arita Dish, Edo, 1650-1680
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Pre 1700 item# 746226 (stock#SLCP7)
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407-540-1122
$1,950
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A lovely Fuyode Ko-Imari Arita porcelain dish, the term "Fuyode" referring to late 17th century Japanese porcelain painted in the style of Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain. This is one of the earliest examples of Japanese Arita porcelain. This dish is painted in underglaze blue with a central panel of flowering peony. This is bordered by panels of "The Three Friends of Winter" design (pine, bamboo, and prunus) in the cavetto; the reverse is sparsely painted with karakusa with s ...click for details
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