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    Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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Large Japanese Wooden Okimono Priest Carrying Huge Conch Shell

1900 - 1920
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this very well carved and humorous Meiji Period 1868-1912 , hardwood okimono, this unique carving depicts a Priest  crouching before a small conch shell, his right hand clutching the rim of the shell, he has an understandable grimace on his face as he is burdened by a massive conch shell tethered to his back , the holy man wears a finely detailed gilded band around his head and tied in a bow, crouched and fixed to his original carved wood base, this humorous but incredibly well detailed okimono would make a fantastic decorative statement , and a great addition to your room setting or Japanese works of art collection

Provenance :

Previously supplied by ourselves to an overseas client .

Condition report :

The condition of the carving is excellent .

Approximate sizes:

Height:   13"   33 cm

Width:    11"   28 cm

Depth:    8"    20 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA870662
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 very well carved and humorous Meiji Period 1868-1912 , hardwood okimono, this unique carving depicts a Priest  crouching before a small conch shell, his right hand clutching the rim of the shell, he has an understandable grimace on his face as he is burdened by a massive conch shell tethered to his back , the holy man wears a finely detailed gilded band around his head and tied in a bow, crouched and fixed to his original carved wood base, this humorous but incredibly well detailed okimono would make a fantastic decorative statement , and a great addition to your room setting or Japanese works of art collection
fig 1. Large Japanese Wooden Okimono Priest Carrying Huge Conch Shell
fig 1. Large Japanese Wooden Okimono Priest Carrying Huge Conch Shell

Provenance :

Previously supplied by ourselves to an overseas client .

Condition report :

The condition of the carving is excellent .

Approximate sizes:

Height:   13"   33 cm

Width:    11"   28 cm

Depth:    8"    20 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA870662
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
Location
Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Verified Since Jan 2012
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)
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