Large Fine Quality Japanese Ivory Bijin Okimono by Dohaku

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 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

fig 1. LARGE FINE QUALITY JAPANESE IVORY BIJIN OKIMONO BY DOHAKU — 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 — 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.

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