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Fine Quality Japanese Ivory Okimono Bijin Puppeteer
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Fine Quality Japanese Ivory Okimono Bijin Puppeteer

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality and most unusual ivory okimono , the subject is of a young Bijin wearing traditional costume and carrying a finely executed parasol over her right shoulder , she has a box hung around her neck from which appears a snake climbing a rope, and about to be confronted by a Samurai drawing his sword, the Hiranga script on the front of the box reads "Kairai-shi" which is Japanese for Puppeteer , it therefore appears that the young lady is having great fun with a puppet box and probably outside at a street party, hence the requirement for the parasol , her kimono is finely decorated and her hair is tied in immaculate fashion, she is a very finely executed one piece carving with the obvious addition of the parasol and puppets , signed to the base by an artist named Shinryu .

The condition is lovely !!

Approximate sizes

Height: 7 7/8" 20 cm

Width: 4" 10 cm

Depth: 3.5" 9 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA421759
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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 Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality and most unusual ivory okimono , the subject is of a young Bijin wearing traditional costume and carrying a finely executed parasol over her right shoulder , she has a box hung around her neck from which appears a snake climbing a rope, and about to be confronted by a Samurai drawing his sword, the Hiranga script on the front of the box reads "Kairai-shi" which is Japanese for Puppeteer , it therefore appears that the young lady is having great fun with a puppet box and probably outside at a street party, hence the requirement for the parasol , her kimono is finely decorated and her hair is tied in immaculate fashion, she is a very finely executed one piece carving with the obvious addition of the parasol and puppets , signed to the base by an artist named Shinryu .
fig 1. FINE QUALITY JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO BIJIN PUPPETEER
fig 1. Fine Quality Japanese Ivory Okimono Bijin Puppeteer

The condition is lovely !!

Approximate sizes

Height: 7 7/8" 20 cm

Width: 4" 10 cm

Depth: 3.5" 9 cm

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Free worldwide shipping included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required, see our other services.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA421759
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

Dealer Profile

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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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
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
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FINE QUALITY JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO BIJIN PUPPETEER
FINE QUALITY JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO BIJIN PUPPETEER
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)
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