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A Delightful Japanese Stained Ivory Okimono of a Rat Group
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A Delightful Japanese Stained Ivory Okimono of a Rat Group

1900 - 1920
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this lovely quality Meiji period stained Ivory Okimono depicting a group of rats swarming over a tied sack of grain, there are seven rodents vying for position which the artist has captured in great detail, the rodents have chewed their way through the sack of grain and can be seen clambering inside, peering outand attempting access through the top, each of the creatures has finely incised fur and inset jet black eyes, the Okimono is signed with an illegible cursive Kao to the underside, this is a fabulous quality ivory Okimono with a lovely mellow colouring and will enhance any good collection.

The condition is lovely throughout.

Approximate sizes:

Height: 1.7/8" 4.9 cm

Length: 2.1/4" 5.6 cm

Depth: 2.1/8" 5.4 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item,

buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA474833
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
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this lovely quality Meiji period stained Ivory Okimono depicting a group of rats swarming over a tied sack of grain, there are seven rodents vying for position which the artist has captured in great detail, the rodents have chewed their way through the sack of grain and can be seen clambering inside, peering outand attempting access through the top, each of the creatures has finely incised fur and inset jet black eyes, the Okimono is signed with an illegible cursive Kao to the underside, this is a fabulous quality ivory Okimono with a lovely mellow colouring and will enhance any good collection.
fig 1. A DELIGHTFUL JAPANESE STAINED IVORY OKIMONO OF A RAT GROUP
fig 1. A Delightful Japanese Stained Ivory Okimono of a Rat Group

The condition is lovely throughout.

Approximate sizes:

Height: 1.7/8" 4.9 cm

Length: 2.1/4" 5.6 cm

Depth: 2.1/8" 5.4 cm

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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item,.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA474833
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
Location
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
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Location: Stags Head Antiques Ltd, Bournemouth , Dorset, United Kingdom
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A DELIGHTFUL JAPANESE STAINED IVORY OKIMONO OF A RAT GROUP
A DELIGHTFUL JAPANESE STAINED IVORY OKIMONO OF A RAT GROUP
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A DELIGHTFUL JAPANESE STAINED IVORY OKIMONO OF A RAT GROUP
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)
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