DESCRIPTION: A finely detailed and quite superb Japanese ivory okimono, artist signed and dating from the Meiji Period, 19th C. Two oni, both wearing hirsute britches, assist a young warrior by forming the support for him to climb upon in order to get a better view. The larger crouching oni with inlaid eyes forms the base, one hand holding his large straw hat in place. The second oni grins mischievously while balancing one foot on the big oni’s knee and the other on his hat. The young warrio... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A well carved Japanese Ivory brush pot featuring a continuous and charming scene of villagers collecting mulberry leaves. Depicted is a whole village of men, women and children dressed in patterned kimonos, all engaged in collecting the broad mulberry leaves in bamboo baskets. An essential step in the process of silk production, these mulberry leaves would then be fed to silkworms until they formed their silk cocoons. This beautiful ivory carving dates from the Meiji Period, 19t... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: In this appealing little ivory okimono we see that three oni have captured Shoki’s hat and are clambering over it with glee. Demonstrating fine detail, we see the demons’ mischievous natures in their faces, the fine work in their clothing and the elaborate designs on Shoki’s pointed cap. Signed in a red cartouche on the underside of the hat, this okimono is in excellent condition with a nice patina and mellow wear; Meiji Period, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¼” wide (5.7 cm) x 1 7/8” hi... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful round ivory box, the lid design skillfully carved in deep relief of a coiled dragon with double inlaid eyes among sea waves. The fitted sides have been left smooth and the bottom has a raised circular foot. Meiji Period (1868 – 1912), and in virtually perfect condition with no breaks, chips or repairs. DIMENSIONS: 2 ½” diameter (6.4 cm) x 1 ¾” high (4.5 cm).

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