A Finely Carved Japanese Ivory Lidded Trinket Box - Lucky Gods

1900 - 1920

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art we are delighted to offer this finely carved lidded Ivory Tusk pot from the latter part of the Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1900 , the artist has skilfully carved a scene of the seven Japanese Gods of good fortune around the hollowed out Tusk section , the scene played out amidst a mountainous backdrop includes Ebisu with his fish , Daikoku with his Mallet and swag bag , Jurojin with his staff and Hotei revealing his huge belly , as well as Bishamonten, Fukurokuju and the female Goddess Benten , the trinket box is fitted with a solid Ivory base and a carved Ivory lid, the lid depicting lucky Gods implements and surmounted by a carved finial , artist signed in a two character red signature to the side , a very useful trinket box that would make a great addition to your Japanese works of art collection .

Provenance:

Private UK collector.

Condition report:

Lovely solid condition throughout.

Notes:

You will note an old hairline crack below the signature, this is original to the piece and totally stable , so much so that the artist has carved it inside as a flower stem .

Approximate sizes:

Height : 5.25" 13.5 cm

Width : 4.25" 11 cm

Depth : 4.0" 10 cm

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA546395

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. A FINELY CARVED JAPANESE IVORY LIDDED TRINKET BOX - LUCKY GODS — fig 1. A Finely Carved Japanese Ivory Lidded Trinket Box - Lucky Gods

Provenance:

Private UK collector.

Condition report:

Lovely solid condition throughout.

Notes:

“

You will note an old hairline crack below the signature, this is original to the piece and totally stable , so much so that the artist has carved it inside as a flower stem.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

fig 2. A FINELY CARVED JAPANESE IVORY LIDDED TRINKET BOX - LUCKY GODS — fig 2. A Finely Carved Japanese Ivory Lidded Trinket Box - Lucky Gods

Approximate sizes:

Height : 5.25" 13.5 cm

Width : 4.25" 11 cm

Depth : 4.0" 10 cm

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