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Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Large Boxwood Netsuke/okimono of a Girl and Drum
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Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Large Boxwood Netsuke/okimono of a Girl and Drum

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 November 2024 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) boxwood netsuke/okimono of a Girl and Drum. Unsigned. Measures 6cm high x 4cm wide x 4cm deep.

Nice condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Boxwood Netsuke Okimono to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1093699
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AD646/24
Description
Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) boxwood netsuke/okimono of a Girl and Drum. Unsigned. Measures 6cm high x 4cm wide x 4cm deep.

Nice condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Boxwood Netsuke Okimono to the 1910s.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093699
Dealers Internal Ref
AD646/24
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A dark boxwood carved okimono depicting a seated figure holding a drum, showing fine surface grain and patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Large Boxwood Netsuke/okimono of a Girl and Drum

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Archive IX A dark boxwood carved okimono depicting a seated figure holding a drum, showing fine surface grain and patina. View IX
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A dark boxwood carved okimono depicting a seated figure holding a drum, showing fine surface grain and patina.
Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Large Boxwood Netsuke/Okimono of a Girl and Drum
Ref: SA1093699
A dark boxwood carved okimono depicting a seated figure holding a drum, showing fine surface grain and patina.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialBoxwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural carving, Textured hair detail, Traditional clothing folds, Hand-held drum
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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The Meiji period (18681912) marked a significant shift in Japanese art, where traditional carvers adapted their miniature sculptural skills from functional clothing toggles to decorative display pieces tailored for both domestic and Western collectors.

These items are typically hand-carved from dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as boxwood, often utilising intricate chisel work, fine line engraving for hair and textiles, and natural staining or polishing to highlight the wood grain.

Authenticity is determined by examining the natural patina, tool mark precision, wear patterns, appropriate ageing of the wood, and frequently the presence of an artist signature or atelier seal carved into the base.

These pieces function well as focal points on surfaces like mantelpieces, side tables, or within specialised display cabinets, adding artisanal texture, history, and scale to curated spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, dusting gently with a soft dry brush, and avoiding chemical polishes.
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