Huge Antique Japanese Ivory Vase on Stand

Name: Huge Antique Japanese Ivory Vase on Stand
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA554543
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Donald Allison Antiques

Description

A wonderfully carved , Meiji period , ivory tusk vase on stand . It depicts a family of monkeys eating persimmon fruit, and being disturbed by a wasp.

The depth and the skill of the carving is of the highest quality, and the large scale adds to the dramatic appearance of this excellent Okimono.

Signed.

Size. Overall height 70 cms .Tusk on original stand .

Tusk. Height 35cms

Width 13.5 cms

Depth 12 cms

Condition.

There is a very minor 4cm stress crack at the base of the tusk, which is over decorated on the interior. As it is now not accessible it was obviously done in manufacture by the artist and It is otherwise in wonderful condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

13cm (5.12")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA554543

Dealers Internal Reference

SS . 878

Dealers Notes

Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .

Description

A wonderfully carved , Meiji period , ivory tusk vase on stand . It depicts a family of monkeys eating persimmon fruit, and being disturbed by a wasp.

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The depth and the skill of the carving is of the highest quality, and the large scale adds to the dramatic appearance of this excellent Okimono.

Donald Allison Antiques

fig 1. HUGE ANTIQUE JAPANESE IVORY VASE ON STAND — fig 1. Huge Antique Japanese Ivory Vase on Stand

Signed.

Size. Overall height 70 cms .Tusk on original stand .

Tusk. Height 35cms

Width 13.5 cms

Depth 12 cms

Condition.

There is a very minor 4cm stress crack at the base of the tusk, which is over decorated on the interior. As it is now not accessible it was obviously done in manufacture by the artist and It is otherwise in wonderful condition.