As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 Ivory Okimono depicting a gorgeous Bijin attending to a Floral display, the well recorded Tokyo school artist "Dohaku" has captured this beauty posing in all her finery, her hair tied in immaculate fashion with multiple combs and floral ornaments, she stands clutching a Flower in one hand and a water bottle in the other , a further Floral display at her feet , her Obi tied in impeccable fashion to the rear of her well detailed Kimono, the full length gown decorated with Ho -o Birds ( Phoenix ) amidst native Flora , artist signed to the underside by Dohaku , a wonderful top shelf addition to your Okimono or Japanese works of art collection , and probably one of the last chances to acquire an Okimono of this importance in the UK , please do not miss the opportunity .
Please see all of our Bijins in the group shot !
Condition report :
This large Ivory is in lovely condition throughout with only minor expected age lines .
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 14.5" 37 cm
Depth : 4" 10 cm
Width : 5" 13 cm
Weight : 2.178 kg
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 licences that may be required .
Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA587189
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
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 Ivory Okimono depicting a gorgeous Bijin attending to a Floral display, the well recorded Tokyo school artist "Dohaku" has captured this beauty posing in all her finery, her hair tied in immaculate fashion with multiple combs and floral ornaments, she stands clutching a Flower in one hand and a water bottle in the other , a further Floral display at her feet , her Obi tied in impeccable fashion to the rear of her well detailed Kimono, the full length gown decorated with Ho -o Birds ( Phoenix ) amidst native Flora , artist signed to the underside by Dohaku , a wonderful top shelf addition to your Okimono or Japanese works of art collection , and probably one of the last chances to acquire an Okimono of this importance in the UK , please do not miss the opportunity .
fig 1. Large Fine Quality Japanese Ivory Bijin Okimono by Dohaku
Please see all of our Bijins in the group shot !
Condition report :
This large Ivory is in lovely condition throughout with only minor expected age lines .
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 14.5" 37 cm
Depth : 4" 10 cm
fig 2. Large Fine Quality Japanese Ivory Bijin Okimono by Dohaku
Width : 5" 13 cm
Weight : 2.178 kg
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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 licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA587189
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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