DESCRIPTION: An incredible and very finely carved walrus ivory okimono of a male lion attacking a kangaroo doe with its joey (baby) on her chest. The dynamic movement and superior detail set this okimono apart as an absolutely superb carving. The lion’s fine hair and pronounced muscle groups, and the terrified expression of the doe gives a realism that almost makes you shudder! Both animals have inlaid eyes, the lion’s of a reflective yellow stone while the doe’s eyes are black onyx. The und... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: An appealing and well carved Japanese okimono of six monkeys standing with splayed legs and holding high above them two additional reclining monkeys. One of the reclined monkeys is eating fruit while looking warily at the other, who feigns devotion in order to get a bite for himself. The detail on this carving is quite good as evidenced by the finely delineated fur, and the tiny ears and hands that are perfectly carved. The base is signed and decorated with a double leaf mark. Me... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A fine Japanese ivory netsuke, dating from the 18th to early 19th century, of a fierce looking foreigner dressed in full armor and holding a staff in his right hand. This netsuke has an absolutely luscious, buttery patina with smooth wear, and is in very good condition with no chips. DIMENSIONS: 2 3/8” tall (6 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A Japanese staghorn netsuke in the form of the beloved Gamma Sennin (Liu Hai in Chinese lore) carrying a large frog on his back and holding his staff in his left hand. With happy expression, bare feet and round pot belly, he wears a cloak of incised mugwort leaves as he wanders about with his magical frog. Dating from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, there are traces of red lacquer on both the frog’s and sage’s faces, and one chip to the frog’s hindquarters. A lovely netsu... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A fine Japanese ivory netsuke dating from the Edo Period (late 18th to early 19th C.) depicting Hotei, the Japanese god of prosperity and happiness. Tradition identifies Hotei with the eccentric Chinese Zen priest Pu-tai. Here he is depicted with his rotund belly (symbolizing his benevolent nature), laughing merrily and balancing on his head a large bag filled with riches. The himotoshi are found tucked within the folds of his sleeve on the back, and show consistent wear for the... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Japanese ivory ojime, in ball form with intricate pierced flower petal design, mounted with gold fittings to serve as a cuff link or button. Meji Period, 19th C., excellent condition with aged patina. DIMENSIONS: 3/4” diameter (2 cm).