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ANTIQUE #SA340109

Rare And Fine Quality Japanese Skeletal IVory Okimono

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to offer this extremly well carved one piece Japanese ivory okimono , the rare and desirable subject matter depicts two skeletons holding aloft a very large skull with further assistance from a giant toad,although not everyones chosen subject the detailing is amazing throughout and has been carefully carved from a single piece of ivory , the okimono is fresh from a private collection where as you can clearly see it has gathered decades of dust , quite appropriate really !
 
The condition is superb with no breaks, losses or repairs.
 
Approximate sizes
 
Height 4'' 10 cm
 
Width 2.5'' 6.5 cm
 
Depth 2'' 5 cm
 
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Antique SA340109 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
STEVE SLY JAPANESE WORKS OF ART PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
BADA antiques trade association logo. This dealer is a member.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD