Ivory Okimono of a Family
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Pre 1910 item# 909119 (stock# 8-216)
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This is a charming Tokyo school ivory okimono of a woman
and child bringing lunch to the father during his work day.
She balances a wonderfully modelled food basket overlaid
with a sheer napkin covering the lunch on her head -
a marvelous feat achieved by the sculptor. The child carries
a tea kettle in one hand, his mother's hand in the other.
Exquisite craftsmanship characterizes this exquisite sculpture,
with masterly carving emphasizing in ...click for details
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Ivory Okimono of a Family
Catalogue:
Antiques:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Japanese:
Ivory:
Pre 1900 item# 895160 (stock# FC-285)
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A splendid 19th Century ivory carving (okimono) of a Chinese family, the
father playing on a bamboo flute, the mother with an infant in arms,
a youngster at their feet reaching up for attention. The elegant figures
are clad
in intricate robes patterned with geometric and floral motifs, the
expressive
features carved in great detail. Great attention to the gentle drape of
the robes
and elaborate hair treatments add to the beauty and technical precision
of the
composition ...click for details
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Ivory Okimono of an Inebriated Man
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Antiques:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Japanese:
Ivory:
Pre 1900 item# 883033 (stock# 05-261p )
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Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd.
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An expressive 19th Century ivory okimono of an inebriated
man wearing a tengu mask upon his head, a boy and dog at his
feet. The artist's life-like carving expresses the bewildered state of the
man as
he balances on one foot while carrying on his shoulder a large double gourd,
the boy stretching a helping hand. The modeling of the man's wrinkled face
and hands and his intricately folded kimono set the scene for this extra-
ordinary carving.
This ivory okimono has slight age cra ...click for details
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