As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this super quality and rare subject Meiji period 1868-1912, one piece Ivory Okimono , circa 1900 , the unknown artist has captured a fabulous rendition of a wild Boar in a striding motion , a most unusual subject in Ivory carving , the detail is Exquisite, finely rendered fur, life like facial features with huge protruding Teeth , elongated snout and pointed Ears, and a charming inquisitive look as he goes about his foraging , although unsigned the excellent quality of this Okimono is clear to see, likely captured using carving skills copied from such eminent Tokyo school carvers as Ishikawa Komei and Morino Korin , a rare and unusual addition to your Japanese works of art or Okimono collection .
Provenance :
Private UK collection
Condition report:
Lovely original condition with minor age related hairlines.
Approximate sizes :
Length: 7" 17.5 cm
Height : 3 1/8" 8 cm
Depth : 2 1/8" 5.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item, buyer outside the EU are responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required .
Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA597375
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 super quality and rare subject Meiji period 1868-1912, one piece Ivory Okimono , circa 1900 , the unknown artist has captured a fabulous rendition of a wild Boar in a striding motion , a most unusual subject in Ivory carving , the detail is Exquisite, finely rendered fur, life like facial features with huge protruding Teeth , elongated snout and pointed Ears, and a charming inquisitive look as he goes about his foraging , although unsigned the excellent quality of this Okimono is clear to see, likely captured using carving skills copied from such eminent Tokyo school carvers as Ishikawa Komei and Morino Korin , a rare and unusual addition to your Japanese works of art or Okimono collection .
fig 1. High Quality Japanese Carved Ivory Wild Boar Okimono
Provenance :
Private UK collection
Condition report:
Lovely original condition with minor age related hairlines.
Approximate sizes :
Length: 7" 17.5 cm
Height : 3 1/8" 8 cm
Depth : 2 1/8" 5.5 cm
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item, buyer 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
8cm (3.15")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA597375
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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