Great Quality Humerous Japanese Ivory Toad and Terrapin Okimono by Ichimin

1900 - 1920

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this comical but finely carved ball shaped okimono , Meiji period and depicting a group of around seven Toads clambering amongst three Terrapins, the Toads and Terrapins have been enhanced with stained black eyes , the Toads looking rather sleepy , the form is a circular one piece carved okimono with a flat bottom that houses the artists inset signature seal, signed by a netsuke artist known as ICHIMIN very tactile in the hand and size wise it is somewhere between a golf and small pool ball, a great addition to your okimono or Netsuke collection.

The condition is superb throughout.

Approximate Diameter

1.75" 4.5 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price , buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required , please see our other services page.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

4cm (1.57")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA413880

Dealers Notes

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

fig 1. GREAT QUALITY HUMEROUS JAPANESE IVORY TOAD AND TERRAPIN OKIMONO BY ICHIMIN — fig 1. Great Quality Humerous Japanese Ivory Toad and Terrapin Okimono by Ichimin

The condition is superb throughout.

Approximate Diameter

1.75" 4.5 cm

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Free worldwide delivery included in the price , buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required , please see our other services page.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

4cm (1.57")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref