Japanese Ivory Whist Counter with Monkeys, Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #767644
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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

Large Exquisite Japanese Lidded Ivory Brush Pot, Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1920: item #763387
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DESCRIPTION: A virtually pristine and very exceptional Japanese ivory brush pot, exquisitely carved in high relief with matching knobbed lid. Two whiskered dragons, each with double inlaid eyes, twist and cavort in the clouds around three large cartouches, the largest with an idyllic scene of a man crossing a bridge in a mountainous setting with pine trees. Two cartouches are on the opposite side, one featuring a phoenix in flight with flowing tail feathers, and the other with a large peony bl... Click for details

Early 20th Cent. Ivory Bachi, Shamisen Pick or Plectrum

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1920: item #760739
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A Taisho Period (1912-1926) Bachi of Fine Ivory. This is a pick (or plectrum) used to play the shamisen, a traditional Japanese musical instrument. It was purchased in Komatsu, Japan by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. 8.5 inches, 21.5 cm tall. Excellent Condition.

Japanese Ivory Snuff Bottles Straight Bore Man & Woman

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1920: item #754734
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This is a pair of Japanese Ivory Straight Bore Snuff Bottles with a Noble Man and Woman. They are approximately 100 years old. They measure around 4" x 1". They are in very good condition.

Pair of Japanese Ivory Sniff Bottles Straight Bore

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1920: item #754733
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These are a pair of Japanese Ivory Snuff bottles. They are probably from the late 19th century but possibly as late as 1910. They are of the straight bore type. The depict a Noble women on donkeys. They measure approximately 3 1/2" x 1" x 2 3/4". They are in very good condition.

Nice Japanese ivory okimono of fisherman

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #751400

The subject on this carving shows a man removing a crab from his cast net in nice detail. Other than an age crack on the base, there are no losses to this piece. It measures 6" x 2.5" and dates about 1900 - 1920.

Japanese ivory miniature shodana

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #750837
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Japanese ivory high-detailed shodana. This piece is an extremely great example of Meiji works of art. It was either made as a gift to the Imperial Palace, or was made to be in one of the world exhibitions. All the different techniques of carving ivory is apparent in the shodana including high and low relief pierced carving. The whole piece is finished with mixed-metalwork fittings with Mother-of-pearl inlays. Signed Shuno Shue, 19th century. Height 20.5"

Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of Monkeys, Meij

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1920: item #748899
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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

19c Japanese Whist Counter ivory MONKEYS

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #740601

Late 19th century rosewood game counter with 8 ivory tabs carved with monkeys in different attitudes. Excellent quality carving - see hairwork and faces. Comes with original kiriwood box (loss of 2 planks on the bottom of the cover), extensively inscribed on the cover and one side. Counters like this one were used to keep score in the game of whist, and they became a popular export item to the West in the late 19th century. In excellent condition, tabs lift perfectly, no cracks, losses or repair... Click for details

Japanese Tinted Ivory Funnel With Very Fine Carving

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1920: item #737894
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This is a very fine example of Japanese or possibly Chinese Ivory Carving from the 19th or early 20th Century. It is in the shape of a funnel and tinted. It measures approximately 4" x 1 1/4". It is in very good condition.