A Large Japanese Ivory Okimono Bridge Group - Signed Takaaki

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 interesting and well carved Meiji period (1868-1912) Ivory Okimono depicting a group of characters upon a bridge, the three central elder Scholar type characters are carved in very fine detail throughout, the character to the left resembles Ebisu the lucky god of fishermen, and points to a young child kneeling to secure a Minogame, meanwhile the other two elders appear to applaud the goings on and are clearly very happy, the last character is carrying what appears to be a large rolled scroll upon his back , beneath the arched wooden bridge turtles and fish can be seen swimming through a well carved swirling stream , this charming fun Okimono is nicely signed to the underside in a Mother of Pearl tablet that translates to read " Takaaki", a recorded Meiji period carver, the group stands upon its original carved Hardwood base with an old retailers label to the underside .

Condition report :

Lovely original condition.

Approximate sizes :

Height : 6" 15.2 cm

Height : 7.1/8" 18 cm (on stand)

Depth: 3.5" 7.8 cm

Width : 10" 25.3 cm

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA521909

Dealers Notes

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Description

fig 1. A LARGE JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO BRIDGE GROUP - SIGNED TAKAAKI — fig 1. A Large Japanese Ivory Okimono Bridge Group - Signed Takaaki

Condition report :

Lovely original condition.

Approximate sizes :

Height : 6" 15.2 cm

Height : 7.1/8" 18 cm (on stand)

Depth: 3.5" 7.8 cm

Width : 10" 25.3 cm

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

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art