Japanese 20th Century Wooden Okimono of Sennin Hermit

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1980: item #461947
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Japanese 20th century wooden carving OKIMONO of a SENNIN, a hermit, carrying a rolled scroll in his right hand and pointing up with his left. Signed by artist on back. The OKIMONO measures 8" tall, 7" wide and 5 3/4" deep.

Japanese Mid 20th C. carved wooden Daikoku & Ebisu

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1970: item #459047
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Japanese mid 20th century wooden carvings of Daikoku and Ebisu. The beautifully carved pair was actually made around the 1960's or earlier as according to the writing on the back, they were presented to a family in the fall of 1962. Daikoku is signed by artist in back, but they were both obviously made by the same artist. Daikoku measures 13 1/4" tall, 7" wide and 6 1/2" deep. Ebisu measures 12 3/4" tall, 7" wide and 6 1/2" deep. No storage box.

Japanese mid 19th C. carved boxwood Okimono

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #458997
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Japanese mid 19th century finely carved boxwood OKIMONO of King of Hell being massaged by a devil. Made by master carver FUKUMOTO KOMIN. The boxwood carving also has some fine ivory inlaid detailing for the eyes, tusk and the top on the king's crown. Beautifully carved in fine and realistic details. Signed on bottom KOMIN. The Okimono measures 2 1/8" tall, 2 3/16" wide and 2 3/16" deep.

JAPANESE 20TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY OKIMONO OF A GEISHA

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1950: item #428504
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This 20th century export Japanese ivory okimono is 7 ¾ inches high, 2 ½ inches wide and 1 ¼ inches deep. It depicts a well dressed young geisha wearing formal straw hat and carrying an instrument ready to perform. There is a red artist signature on the side. It is in excellent condition.

Japanese Wooden Sculpture of Ebisu

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1980: item #414407

This is an unusual, large sculpture of Ebisu. It is made of a solid piece of zelkova wood (keyaki in Japanese). Ebisu is one of Japan's "Seven Lucky Gods" and considered the patron saint of fishermen in Japan. He is the only indigenous Japanese deity among these seven gods. He typically holds a big sea bream ("tai"), a symbol of felicity and prosperity. Here, a very jolly Ebisu struggles to hold onto the fish, which is as big as he is. ... Click for details

Okame, Japanese Goddess of Mirth, Stoneware Sculpture

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1930: item #369271

This is an unusual sculpture of Okame (aka Otafuku/Ofuku), the Japanese Goddess of Mirth. She is elegantly dressed in several layers of kimono. Her outer kimono (purple) is extra long, and she wears it loosely, without a sash. Her demure composure, kimono fashion, and hair style all recall Japan's ancient, Heian period (8-11th century) Imperial court culture. Might this Okame be an homage to Murasaki Shikibu (11th-century lady of the court and author of "The Tale of Genji")? And Murasaki means ... Click for details

Finely Carved 20thC Japanese Ivory Okimono by Tanimatsu

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1980: item #361400

A beautifully carved Japanese ivory Okimono of a man going to the marketplace,carrying a bamboo basket over his back,filled with lingzhi fungus and held firmly by rope in his right hand.In his left hand is a cloth pouch containing money and a walking stick probably made from bamboo.He is clad in richly patterned clothing and wears an elegant pair of walking sandals.The carver's signature,"Tanimatsu" is on the base of the carving.The condition is excellent with only a minor age line at the base... Click for details

Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono (1900-1920)

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1930: item #357626
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Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono late Meiji, early Taisho Period. (1900-1920). Ivory Hotei beautifully clad in richly patterned clothing, superbly carved, and in excellent condition. Signed Yoshikawa on bottom.

Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono (1900-1920)

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1930: item #357611
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Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono, Late Meiji-early Taisho (1900-1920). Beautifully carved, very detailed Taiko Drummer. Signed Koran on bottom, in excellent condition. 3" Tall.

JAPANESE WOOD & WALRUS CARVING OF A FISHERMAN

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1980: item #311066
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This 1980 Japanese carved wood and walrus fisherman is 5 ¾” high, 2” wide and 2 ¼” thick. It depicts a smiling fisherman; one handing is holding a fish, another hand is holding a net. He carries a basket full of fish on his back. The fisherman’s body was carved from walrus; his robe and pants were carved from hard wood. The carver’s signature was placed on a piece of a red rectangular carnelian inlayed into the round wood base. The workmanship is superb and it is in excellent condition.