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ANTIQUE #SA489246

Unusual Japanese IVory Okimono- Skeleton Monkeys Carrying Toads

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this simply crazy and unusual Meiji period Ivory Okimono , the artist has captured a Skeleton with a large Lotus plant tied to his back with a rope , the Lotus plant overflowing with a multitude of toads to the point that the Skeleton is sat down with his legs crossed , rather bizarrely there is a group of three Monkeys attempting to lift the weight of the Parcel of Toads from the Skeletons bones , the artist certainly had a vivid and very humorous imagination and has carved this entire scene from a single piece of Ivory , quite remarkable !! a great fun yet nice quality Okimono for your collection.
 
Condition report
 
Lovely condition throughout , (for total accuracy there appears to be an old minor repair to the Skeletons right Tibia and Fibia )
 
Approximate sizes:
 
Height: 2.5 '' 6.5 cm
 
Width: 2.0'' 5.0 cm
 
Depth: 2.0'' 5.0 cm
 
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Antique SA489246 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD