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Large Stunning Quality Japanese IVory Bijin Okimono By Dohaku

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally large and Exquisite quality Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 Ivory Okimono depicting a gorgeous Bijin, 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 serenely gazing over her right shoulder with one hand clutching her fan, whilst the other gently lifts her incredibly well detailed Kimono , the gown carved in spectacular fashion in low relief mainly depicts Butterflies amidst native Flora , the artist has cleverly captured the gowns movement swirling around the Bijin''s feet , 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 .
 
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Antique SA587797 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD