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Rare 19th Century Japanese Painted Ivory Okimono of Kannon (Kuan-yin)
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Rare 19th Century Japanese Painted Ivory Okimono of Kannon (Kuan-yin)

19th century
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As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual and finely decorated Japanese ivory figure , the okimono depicts a study of Sho Kannon carrying a closed lotus flower in her left arm and a drinking vessel in her other hand ,this apparently represents the buddha of nature in us all ? , she is wearing flowing robes and a head dress as well as a beaded prayer necklace , she has been wonderfully decorated throughout in fine detail predominately using imperial colours of red , green, gold and blue , she is a very special lady and would grace any serious Japanese collection !!

The condition is lovely throughout , she has a wonderful honey coloured patina beneath the highly decorative enamel paintwork which shows only minor age related wear , the base is inset with a red seal signature tablet.

Stand for display only .

Approximate sizes

Height 8.5" 21 cm

Base 2.75" 7 cm

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

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

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

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SA272943
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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 offer this most unusual and finely decorated Japanese ivory figure , the okimono depicts a study of Sho Kannon carrying a closed lotus flower in her left arm and a drinking vessel in her other hand ,this apparently represents the buddha of nature in us all ? , she is wearing flowing robes and a head dress as well as a beaded prayer necklace , she has been wonderfully decorated throughout in fine detail predominately using imperial colours of red , green, gold and blue , she is a very special lady and would grace any serious Japanese collection !!
fig 1. RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN)
fig 1. Rare 19th Century Japanese Painted Ivory Okimono of Kannon (Kuan-yin)

The condition is lovely throughout , she has a wonderful honey coloured patina beneath the highly decorative enamel paintwork which shows only minor age related wear , the base is inset with a red seal signature tablet.

fig 2. RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN)
fig 2. Rare 19th Century Japanese Painted Ivory Okimono of Kannon (Kuan-yin)

Stand for display only .

Approximate sizes

Height 8.5" 21 cm

Base 2.75" 7 cm

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Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are responsible for any licences 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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SA272943
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

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

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Archive I RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 19th Century Japanese Painted Ivory Okimono of Kannon (Kuan-yin)

Archive II RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View II
Archive III RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View III
Archive IV RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View IV
Archive V RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View V
Archive VI RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View VI
Archive VII RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View VII
Archive VIII RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View VIII
Archive IX RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View IX
Archive X RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View X
Archive XI RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View XI
Archive XII RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN) View XII
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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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RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN)
RARE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PAINTED IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON (KUAN-YIN)
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