A Finely Drawn Japanese Ivory Okimono Signed Munetoshi

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to offer this very fine Japanese ivory okimono depicting a character known as Saigyo, a reclusive priest-poet Saigyo is captured in a rested pose and is apparently viewing Mount Fuji, he is dressed in travelling attire including a woven straw hat and carrying a bundle of goods including a large gourd drinking vessel, the scene is famous in many theatrical plays in Japan and is known as "Fuji-mi Saigyo" the quality of this one piece ivory is evident in every detail and has been exceptionally well drawn by the artist Seishita Munetoshi which can also translate to read the art name Ichiyusai Soju ,the okimono is signed to the underside in an oval mother of pearl tablet, a magical and chunky one piece okimono that will certainly enhance your Japanese collection !!

The condition is superb throughout , the ivory has a lovely mellow colour ,for complete accuracy we note a couple of old age cracks on the underside of the straw hat but no sign of any damage or restoration.

Approximate sizes

Length 6.25" 16 cm

Height 4" 10 cm

Depth 3.5" 9 cm

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

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Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA354100

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. A FINELY DRAWN JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO SIGNED MUNETOSHI — fig 1. A Finely Drawn Japanese Ivory Okimono Signed Munetoshi

The condition is superb throughout , the ivory has a lovely mellow colour ,for complete accuracy we note a couple of old age cracks on the underside of the straw hat but no sign of any damage or restoration.

fig 2. A FINELY DRAWN JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO SIGNED MUNETOSHI — fig 2. A Finely Drawn Japanese Ivory Okimono Signed Munetoshi

Approximate sizes

Length 6.25" 16 cm

Height 4" 10 cm

Depth 3.5" 9 cm

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

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

For a further range of our 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

Sellingantiques Ref

SA354100

About the Dealer

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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