Large Fully Articulated Japanese Ivory Dragon ( Jizai ) Okimono on Stand

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large fully articulated Dragon (Jizai) Okimono from the Meiji period, the Dragon naturalistically rendered with a long serpentine and undulating body with carved Ivory flames licking its flanks, each spiny vertebrate rotates to give this Okimono a real feeling of movement when held, the leg joints, feet, head, mouth and tongue also movable, the Dragon can be displayed freestanding, or alternatively on a detachable natural wood stand that our workshops have purpose made to display him to great effect, an increasingly scarce and fascinating item from the ingenious artisans of the Meiji period.

Condition report:

In fantastic complete condition ( with later stand )

Approximate sizes:

Height ( front leg to top of back ) : 3.5" 8.9cm

Depth: 3" 7.6 cm

Length: 33.6" 85.8 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

8cm (3.15")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Depth

85cm (33.46")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA485520

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. LARGE FULLY ARTICULATED JAPANESE IVORY DRAGON ( JIZAI ) OKIMONO ON STAND — fig 1. Large Fully Articulated Japanese Ivory Dragon ( Jizai ) Okimono on Stand

Condition report:

In fantastic complete condition ( with later stand )

Approximate sizes:

Height ( front leg to top of back ) : 3.5" 8.9cm

Depth: 3" 7.6 cm

fig 2. LARGE FULLY ARTICULATED JAPANESE IVORY DRAGON ( JIZAI ) OKIMONO ON STAND — fig 2. Large Fully Articulated Japanese Ivory Dragon ( Jizai ) Okimono on Stand

Length: 33.6" 85.8 cm

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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.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Depth

85cm (33.46")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref