Large Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono, C. 1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1910: item #652600
0047

Large finely carved Ivory okimono of a man carrying a pick & basket of turtles. C. 1900.

Provenance: Property of William R.Klein, Esquire.

Measurements: H. 13 x diam 5 in. Weight. 3 1/2 lb

Condition: Age and drying cracks.

Japanese Meiji Ivory Okimono Carving Gama Sennin Toad

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #650190
37C

A finely carved elephant ivory figure of a Japanese mythological mystic, a sennin, which is derived from Taoisim. In Taoisim, the mystical alliance can be attained by retreating from civilization, living simply and communicating with nature. Mountain mystics from Chinese Taoisim became sennin in Japan, and were believed to inhabit the mountains. This carving depicts a happy sennin, playfully being tugged at his foot by a toad as they dance with merriment. The basket is well carved with delicate ... Click for details

Japanese ivory of Meiji period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #647557

Japanese ivory of Meiji period,7" tall

Japanese ivory of Meiji period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #647556

Japanese ivory of Meiji period,5" tall

19C unique ivory carving

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #647393

19C unique ivory carving ,13" long

Japanese Meiji Ivory Carving Fan Vender & Boy on Horse

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1910: item #646999
124C

Ivory carving of boy holding hobby horse, and man holding fan with face and wearing a box over his shoulder. He is probably a vendor of fans, or a Japanese game. Interesting subject matter and good quality ivory, some stained showing detail in hair, facial features and clothing. Circa 1900. Excellent condition with no damages or repairs. Return privilege providing item returned in sent condition and in original packing material. Postage/insurance extra. New York buyer pays their local county sal... Click for details

JAPANESE CARVED IVORY PAIR OF CRABS

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1910: item #644897
#1078

These very well carved and polished crabs are a late Meiji period product. They are about 4” wide, 2 ½” high and 1 ½” thick. Aside from some small old repair and hair line cracks due to their age, they are in great condition.

Japanese Edo Period Ivory Okimono of Fukurokuju

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1900: item #643653
1377

Ivory okimono of Japanese god of happiness, wealth, and longevity from the Edo Period, circa 1860s. Pleasing facial features, elongated forehead, long whiskers, and shortened legs. 1 3/4" high.

An Intriguing Ivory Skull Piece of 18/19th Century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1837 VR: item #643063
lot280

Description: An intriguing ivory netsuke in old patina was carved with a skeleton figure leaning to a skull. Half-squatting, the skeleton leaned to the skull by his or her right hand when protecting it with the left hand. With fantastic skill, the piece was carved in open work from one solid ivory block. Good ivory tissues and patina were yielded when realistic skeleton anatomy was rendered. It was a piece from Japan as a netsuke or possibly a piece from Tibet as Chitipati(the Lord of the Fune... Click for details

Japanese Ivory Spoon and Fork with Shibayama inlaid

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory Pre 1920: item #642498
Spoonfork

One pair of Japanese Ivory spoon and fork with shibayama inlaid. Silver cover the neck of both. 9" long. No damage. Circa late Meiji period.