Japanese Ivory Okimono of Man with Chest and Umbrella

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1920: item #737882
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This is a very nicely carved ivory figure of a man with a chest and an umbrella from the 19th or early 20th Century. It measures 9" x 3" and is in very good condition

19th cent. large-size ivory KOGO, incense box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #737720
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Large-size incense-box (kogo) of ivory in a nice rounded design. Opens in two with a finely carved thread. The inside with gold lacquer on black ground (a small piece of natural fragrant incense wood included). Fitted, old silk purse. Late Edo–early Meiji, 19. cent. H 3,5 cm, D 8 cm. Condition: Very fine. Wear to lacquer inside. No chips or cracks.

Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Figure Signed 9 1/2"

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1910: item #734831
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Featuring a ivory figure of a Japanese farmer with a rooster perched on his head and a rabbit at his feet. The man is holding an egg in one hand. The details are well carved. The man is missing a tooth. I do not know if this was intentional or not. The rooster has some chips on the tips of the feathers on the wing. Other than that and the tooth, the ivory carving is in great condition. Signed with a red lacquer signature that has been set into the base. I believe this piece has been carved out o... Click for details

A Meiji Period Round Ivory Kogo with Three Monkeys

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #733632
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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

Exquisitely Carved Japanese Ivory Baton, Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #731946
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DESCRIPTION: This ivory baton (or handle) has obviously been carved by a Japanese master. Sculpted with multiple levels of depth, one side of the tapered shaft displays a profusion of peonies, chrysanthemums and irises in full bloom, while the other is incised with a portrait of a woman and child. The signature appears in kanji characters under the child’s foot. Excellent condition, Meiji Period, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: 13 1/4" long (33.6 cm).

Japanese Ivory Okimono, Three Monkeys, Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #731934
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DESCRIPTION: A very appealing and well carved Japanese ivory okimono of the three “no evil” monkeys (see, hear, and speak no evil). The three monkeys are in a crouched position, each in their respective poses. All three have inlaid eyes and well delineated fur, and the bottom is finished just as beautifully as the rest of the piece, showing their small feet and hands. Meiji Period, 19th C., and in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. DIMENSIONS: 2” wide (5 cm) x 1 5/8” hig... Click for details

Japanese Ivory Fisherman Carving 19th Century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #727936
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This is a seated Japanese Ivory figure of a fisherman on a wharf. Note the broken rod otherwise it is perfect. He is an excellent specimen. He measures approximately 6" in size. Remember that new ivory is no longer made.

Tokyo school Japanese ivory okimono of man & boy

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1910: item #720943

This is a charming late 19th/early 20th century Tokyo school ivory carving of a man feeding a mustard green to a rabbit. The boy appears to be showing him a from. There are some expected age lines in the piece and a crack was filled on the base, but there are no losses to the original ivory. It measures 8 3/4" x 3 5/8" and is an authentic Meiji Period carving.

Meiji Japanese Coral & Ivory Quan Yin Buddha Figurine

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #719011
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Coral Carved Kannon with Ivory Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

She is 6 inches (15 cm) tall with stand, 4.6 inches (11.5 cm) tall without stand, by 1.25 inches (3.1 cm) wide measured without stand and 2.1 inches (5.25 cm) wide measured with stand.

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Unusual Form Old Japanese Ivory Netske, 19th Century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #713844
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Unusual form old Japanese ivory netske. Appears to be a man in a crouching position probably beating a drum. 19th century or earlier. 1 inch high, 1 1/2 deep.