Magnolia Blossom Cup,carved Boxwood,Signed Tomakazu

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #338719
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Japanese late 18th to early 19th century Height 9 cm Leafy tendrils entwine the blossom and meander beneath to form a stand. Carved from a single piece of boxwood,a favorite material for Kano Tomakazu.He may well have used as inspiration a blanc de chine magnolia blossom cup which were sometimes fashioned in this same way, He made it his own however, by depicting the blossom as it appears in the early morning, around 6:36, just as it begins to open. Such meticulous detail was typi... Click for details

An Edo Period Japanese Mingei Wooden Horse

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #331767

A wooden statue of a horse of the Yamato period - carved in the mid to later Edo period, circa 1800-1860. This piece was made in the ancient manner in that it was formed from two pieces of wood that were glued together and then carved. Although it seems that it was colored in various colors from the first, only reddish brown powdered paints remain now. Height: 3 1/3" by 3 3/4" wide by 1 1/8" deep. Very good condition - with the exception that the tail is missing.

JAPANESE CARVED OLD WOOD OKIMONO

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #329384
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This well carved late Meiji Period (1868~1911) wood okimono is 2 ¾” high, 3” wide and 2” thick. It depicts a sitting Hotai with big smile on his face. It is signed “Chikamitsu” and is in excellent condition.

Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Puppy Okimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #327348

Antique Japanese bronze okimono depicting a puppy dog. Dates from the Meiji era (1868-1912). Medium brownish patina. Heavy in weight. Good detailed casting with paws depicted on bottom of feet. Height: 6.25". Condition is very good with usual rubbing of patina on bottom of paws. Some minor wear (a little rubbing in mouth and near collar) but overall condition is very good.

Rustic Japanese Bronze Brush Rest

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1837 VR: item #319130
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This is a delightful example of Japanese metalcraft, a finely detailed brush rest in the form of pine branches with three pinecones. An elegant display for a scholar's desk. Japanese, late Edo Period, around 1830. Approximately four inches by 1-3/4 inches by 1-1/2 tall.

Japanese bronze rabbits, signed WA

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #317569
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Japanese Meiji period height 15.5 cm and 9.5 cm. Two bronze rabbits cast by lost wax. One sitting and the other resting on all fours, Very expressive eyes and some detailed chasing to indicate fur. They are free standing on a wood mount carved with flowers and rocks. Each rabbit is signed by an inscription of the first character of the artist's name WA His full name is Wada Ichi Shin.b.1893 d.1945

JAPANESE BONE AND TAGUA CARVING OF A MERCHANT

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #311061
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This early 20th century Japanese carved bone and tagua statue is 6 ¼” high, 2” wide (the base is 2 5/8” wide) and 1 ¾” thick. It depicts a man who appears to be a merchant. His left hand carries a pouch; his right hand is raised up and holds an unknown subject. His body was carved from bone and his head was carved from tagua (vegetable ivory). Aside from a small repair on the collar, it is in good condition.

Monkey Trainer with Monkeys Boxwood Okimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1800: item #301906
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Height 18.6 cm depth 6cm. Very minor old restoration to age crack on bottom of base. The trainer wears plain clothes, but his monkeys each wear coats which have incised designs. One monkey is sitting freely behind the trainer while the other monkey is tethered with a collar and carries an elaborately carved and beribboned box. In front of the bare-footed trainer is a package wrapped in a Furoshiki. Hanging form his waist is a two case inro around his neck is the drum associated with monke... Click for details

Japanese Bronze Okimono Meiji Singed making hot water

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #296628
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This is very fine Japanese Bronze Okimono 11in long.7.1/2in height, man making hot water old traditional Japanese way. He has very fine detail with artist singed pribably Toushiyu Saku from Meiji Era. Condition is very good has some original cast drip spot and one scratch line to the his back otherwise No hair line,No chip,No repair.

Ball on wooden stand, Japan, Meiji period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #291628
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Glass ball on a wooden stand of finely carved and undercut work. The base has been carved in the shape of high foaming waves in which fishes are swimming, and that carry the jewel of the tides. The waves inlaid with little pieces of mother-of-pearl and gold lacquer. Ryujin, the Dragon King, held this jewel to rule the tides. Overall height 7 ¼ inches. Japan, Meiji period. Ball in near-perfect condition (one tiny, shallow scratch), the stand with some repairs and some missing tips on the waves.