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ANTIQUE #SA627368

A Finely Carved Japanese Hardwood And Gold Lacquer Oni Okimono

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 finely carved Meiji period 1868-1912 hardwood Okimono of an Oni with details highlighted in Gold lacquer , the humorous character is better known as Oni no nenbutsu , he carries a drum and a ledger , the ledger inscribed Hogacho ( donation ledger), he has finely carved features and hair, Gold lacquer highlighted teeth , toes and under garments , his hammer and scroll are also Gold lacquer decorated whilst his drum is centred with an ivory tablet , finally his bulging eyes appear to be Abalone shell inset with horn , a fantastic quality carved Okimono from the great Meiji period.
 
Provenance: USA Collection
 
The condition is undamaged with light wear to the gilding .
 
Approximate sizes:
 
Height: 3 1/8'' 8 cm
 
Width: 3'' 7.5 cm
 
Depth: 2.25'' 6 cm
 
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
 
 
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Antique SA627368 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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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