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Lovely Quality Large Japanese Ivory Okimono Turtle Catcher Meiji Period 1868-1912
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Lovely Quality Large Japanese Ivory Okimono Turtle Catcher Meiji Period 1868-1912

19th century
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As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to be able to offer to the market this large fine quality Japanese ivory okimono of a turtle fisherman , carved from one piece of ivory as all good okimono are ,the okimono depicts a peasant type character going about his daily business , he appears to be catching turtles or terrapin and doing his best to keep them in his wicker basket , he stands on a rocky outcrop and looks to have spotted a turtle climbing the tree stump below , the detail is fabulous with Tokyo school quality carving in particular his face ,hands and feet with good muscular definition and nicely carved finger and toenails , a good sign of high quality carving .

The colour and condition are great with only minor age related marks and a totally stable old age crack through the base either side of the two character red seal signature tablet,no damage chips or restorations .

A fantastic okimono to enhance your collection !!

Approximate Sizes

Height 10.75" 27 cm

Base 3.75" 9.5 cm

Weight a hefty 1.14 kg

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.buyers outside of the EU are responsible for the costs of any export certificates that may be required.

For our entire range of ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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SA251225
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Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to be able to offer to the market this large fine quality Japanese ivory okimono of a turtle fisherman , carved from one piece of ivory as all good okimono are ,the okimono depicts a peasant type character going about his daily business , he appears to be catching turtles or terrapin and doing his best to keep them in his wicker basket , he stands on a rocky outcrop and looks to have spotted a turtle climbing the tree stump below , the detail is fabulous with Tokyo school quality carving in particular his face ,hands and feet with good muscular definition and nicely carved finger and toenails , a good sign of high quality carving .
fig 1. LOVELY QUALITY LARGE JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO TURTLE CATCHER MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
fig 1. Lovely Quality Large Japanese Ivory Okimono Turtle Catcher Meiji Period 1868-1912

The colour and condition are great with only minor age related marks and a totally stable old age crack through the base either side of the two character red seal signature tablet,no damage chips or restorations .

fig 2. LOVELY QUALITY LARGE JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO TURTLE CATCHER MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
fig 2. Lovely Quality Large Japanese Ivory Okimono Turtle Catcher Meiji Period 1868-1912

A fantastic okimono to enhance your collection !!

Approximate Sizes

Height 10.75" 27 cm

Base 3.75" 9.5 cm

Weight a hefty 1.14 kg

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.

“
buyers outside of the EU are responsible for the costs of any export certificates that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

For our entire range of ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA251225
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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