As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this humorous Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1900 carved Ivory Okimono group depicting a Monkey riding upon the back of a recumbent Stag , the highly skilled Meiji period carver Gyokudo has rendered both animals in fine detail and with great humour, the Monkey has hold of a rope tied to the Stags antlers and appears to be relishing his ride , the Stag meanwhile looks slightly less content and resigned to the fact that the nuisance primate might give up in time , the carving is from a single chunky cut of Ivory with pegged but fixed Antlers , and is artist signed to the underside in a two character incised script that reads Gyokudo, a great addition to your Japanese Ivory Okimono collection and would make a wonderful gift for the collector in your life .
Condition report :
The ivory is in lovely age related condition throughout .
Approximate Sizes :
Length : 3.5" 9 cm
Height : 4.75" 12cm
Depth : 2.0" 5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are responsible for the cost of any licences that may be required .
Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA652776
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 humorous Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1900 carved Ivory Okimono group depicting a Monkey riding upon the back of a recumbent Stag , the highly skilled Meiji period carver Gyokudo has rendered both animals in fine detail and with great humour, the Monkey has hold of a rope tied to the Stags antlers and appears to be relishing his ride , the Stag meanwhile looks slightly less content and resigned to the fact that the nuisance primate might give up in time , the carving is from a single chunky cut of Ivory with pegged but fixed Antlers , and is artist signed to the underside in a two character incised script that reads Gyokudo, a great addition to your Japanese Ivory Okimono collection and would make a wonderful gift for the collector in your life .
fig 1. Fascinating Japanese Ivory Okimono Monkey Upon a Stag
Condition report :
The ivory is in lovely age related condition throughout .
Approximate Sizes :
Length : 3.5" 9 cm
Height : 4.75" 12cm
Depth : 2.0" 5 cm
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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 cost of any licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA652776
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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