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Japanese Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Okimono of a Man Circa 1890 72cm High
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Japanese Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Okimono of a Man Circa 1890 72cm High

19th century
Description

This top quality and most impressive large scale Japanese carved hardwood okimono superbly depicts a characterful study of a delightfully crafty looking man. He is dressed simply in a robe.

On his back, he has a rolled woven mat for resting, and a turtle shell sun hat hangs below. On his side, hanging from his waist sash, there is a simple hand fan made from woven palm leaves and around his neck, he is wearing a string of very large beads. This unfortunate character is on a journey, and he seems to have lost or broken one sandal. His foot is sore, and he is resting it on his gnarly walking stick. He has one arm outstretched and is holding out a large piece of fresh fruit as an offering to barter for new sandals. His head and face have been carved with great detail, and he has inlaid bone and ebony eyes and bone teeth. His expression is magical. It has truly captured the crafty and enticing moment the artist and master carver intended. This okimono is displayed on a heavy, naturalistic base. It is a superb standalone object carved from rich, dense timber with a wonderfully tactile patina finish.

This Japanese carved wood okimono is in good condition with minor historical shrinkage cracks.

Height 72cm x width 36cm x depth 30cm

Japanese, circa 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Meiji Carved Wooden Okimono to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192168
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This top quality and most impressive large scale Japanese carved hardwood okimono superbly depicts a characterful study of a delightfully crafty looking man. He is dressed simply in a robe.

On his back, he has a rolled woven mat for resting, and a turtle shell sun hat hangs below.

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On his side, hanging from his waist sash, there is a simple hand fan made from woven palm leaves and around his neck, he is wearing a string of very large beads.
Robert Belcher Antiques

This unfortunate character is on a journey, and he seems to have lost or broken one sandal. His foot is sore, and he is resting it on his gnarly walking stick. He has one arm outstretched and is holding out a large piece of fresh fruit as an offering to barter for new sandals. His head and face have been carved with great detail, and he has inlaid bone and ebony eyes and bone teeth. His expression is magical. It has truly captured the crafty and enticing moment the artist and master carver intended. This okimono is displayed on a heavy, naturalistic base. It is a superb standalone object carved from rich, dense timber with a wonderfully tactile patina finish.

This Japanese carved wood okimono is in good condition with minor historical shrinkage cracks.

Height 72cm x width 36cm x depth 30cm

Japanese, circa 1890

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Meiji Carved Wooden Okimono to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192168
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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A late 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono depicting a standing male figure with a staff, scroll, and fruit on a textured base.
Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono of a man circa 1890 72cm High
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A late 19th-century Japanese Meiji period carved hardwood okimono depicting a standing male figure with a staff, scroll, and fruit on a textured base.
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An okimono is a Japanese decorative carved object designed for display in domestic interiors, particularly within traditional tokonoma alcoves. Produced in large numbers during the Meiji period (18681912), these figures were crafted for both domestic appreciation and international export.

Okimono carvings were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, ebony, and cherrywood, as well as marine ivory and bone. Artisans employed specialised hand chisels to achieve detailed surface textures, often adding inlaid glass or shell accents.

Authentic Meiji carvings display refined craftsmanship, including expressive facial features, undercut drapery, and detailed textures on hair and clothing. Look for genuine age patina in recesses, tool marks consistent with manual hand-carving, and period-appropriate signatures or incised marks.

A substantial wooden okimono acts as a focal architectural accent when displayed against neutral walls on a credenza, sideboard, or within a curated shelving unit. Pair the piece with minimalist ceramics or contemporary art to complement its sculptural form without cluttering the space.

Position wooden sculptures away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or cracking of the timber. Regular dusting with a soft, dry camel-hair brush is recommended, along with an occasional application of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the patinated surface.
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