A Beautifully Carved Late 20thC Japanese Ivory Okimono

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1980: item #307656

A late 20thC ivory Okimono of a beautifully clad woman in richly patterned clothing carrying a child on her back and held by her two hands wrapped around the child's legs.In front of her is a superbly carved puppy playing with a large ball.The carver's inset signature is on the bottom. Size:2 7/8" Condition:Excellent Circa:20th Century. This Okimono is a superb ivory sculptural oranament that shows the carver's fine workmanship and attention to detail. AN INTEREST FREE LAYAWAY PLAN IS AVAIL... Click for details

Itto-bori Carving of Daruma - Taisho/Showa

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1970: item #271374

A very appealing wooden carving of Daruma. It is fairly rare to find these carvings signed - in this case the carving is clearly signed with an incised signature that says "Yoshi-Mune"(first word, Yoshi, second word Mune). The carving measures 6 1/8" high x 3 1/2" wide x 2 5/8" deep. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks or restorations. In Japan the word daruma, derived from the Sanskrit word "dharma," originally referred to Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. ... Click for details

Old Japanese Nut Oni Demon Okimono Netsuke Sg

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1930: item #105256
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Old (1930s) Japanese Corozo Nut Carving of an Oni Demon Head Okimono Netsuke Size with Bone teeth, Glass Eyes and Ivory Cartouche Signed "Sanraku"

The oni is 2 inches tall, and 1.5 inches wide. ... Click for details