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ANTIQUE #SA510112

Humorous Japanese Meiji Period Walrus Tusk Okimono - Ashinaga & Tenaga - Tomichika

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 fine quality Meiji period Japanese Walrus tusk Okimono depicting the humorous characters Ashinaga and Tenaga entwined with an Octopus , the long armed fisherman Tenaga trying to free the creature from his long legged brother and fellow fisherman Ashinaga , what a situation these two have got themselves into ,a basket of Shells at their feet , this pair are fondly admired in Japanese folklore and often captured in many medium including bronze , lacquer , wood and ceramic , the faces say it all !! , artist signed to the rear by Tomichika .
 
Notes: The Okimono is carved from a Warlus tooth and therefore qualifies as marine ivory.
 
Condition report: Fine condition with minor age related hairlines
 
Approximate size:
 
Height: 6.1/4'' 6 cm
 
Width: 1.3/8'' 3.5 cm
 
Depth: 1.1'' 2.9 cm
 
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Antique SA510112 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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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