A Stunning Quality Japanese Ivory Okimono of an Ape Signed Morino Korin

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this simply breath taking quality carved ivory Okimono by Morino Korin , pupil of the more famous Imperial carver Ishikawa Komei , the charming Ape sits cross legged, whilst playfully holding a Terrapin above his head with his left hand , he carefully places his right hand in preparation for safely clutching the creature, the artist has captured the scene in the most appealing manner possible , the detailing of the Apes hair and in particular his limbs is quite staggering , the facial expression paints the full picture, Korin studied under the Meiji periods leading carver Ishikawa Komei 1852-1913 , Komei was the carver to the Imperial household and went on to become Professor at the Tokyo school of art , it is difficult to imagine that carving can get any better than these two artists , we have been lucky enough to find a carved Ape group by each of these leading lights, and from the same collection, we have chosen the Ishikawa Komei piece as the highlight of our members area for May .

As with most larger one piece carvings using the heavier dense ivory cuts , this Okimono has suffered from minor age related, but stable, hairline cracks ,artist signed to the underside this is an extremely rare opportunity !!

Approximate sizes:

Height: 5.5" 14 cm

Width: 5 5/8" 14.5 cm

Depth: 3.5" 9 cm

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA469411

Dealers Notes

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Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description

fig 1. A STUNNING QUALITY JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF AN APE SIGNED MORINO KORIN — fig 1. A Stunning Quality Japanese Ivory Okimono of an Ape Signed Morino Korin

As with most larger one piece carvings using the heavier dense ivory cuts , this Okimono has suffered from minor age related, but stable, hairline cracks ,artist signed to the underside this is an extremely rare opportunity !!

fig 2. A STUNNING QUALITY JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF AN APE SIGNED MORINO KORIN — fig 2. A Stunning Quality Japanese Ivory Okimono of an Ape Signed Morino Korin

Approximate sizes:

Height: 5.5" 14 cm

Width: 5 5/8" 14.5 cm

Depth: 3.5" 9 cm

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

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref