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Carved Ivory & Bone

Asian Art

19th Century


Netsuke

netsuke of a tree trunk segment

Period: 19th century

180 €

Ivory Netsuke. The Child With The Cart. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory netsuke depicting a child playing with a cart, with various toys, pulled by his father. Inlays on the cart wheels. Signed, beautiful patina, Japan late 19th century. Height: 4.2cm

Period: 19th century

350 €
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Okimono

refined okimono depicting Jurojin with stick and scroll. Refined shibayama decoration in mother of pearl Signed under the base excellent general condition with minimal wear compatible with age and u[...]

Period: 19th century

900 €

Small Okimono Japan 19th Century

Jolipetit Japanese Okimono, late 19th century The eyes are inlaid with black horn or black coral width 3.5cm height 3.2cm

Period: 19th century

250 €

Bone Netsuke. Fö Dog. Japan Late Edo, Early Meiji (1868-1912)

Bone netsuke, Japan, early 19th century representing a seated Buddhist lion, head raised and mouth open, one front paw placed on a ball symbolizing the world, scratching behind the ear with one rear p[...]

Period: 19th century

330 €
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XIX Pair Of Bases For Canton Ball

XIX Two supports for Canton ivory balls, one with plant decoration and the other with an old wise man. No gaps, the wise one is a little more yellowed than the other. Height 11 cm Foot diameter 6 cm T[...]

Period: 19th century

180 €
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Asia Maternity In Carved Bone

Asia Maternity In Carved Bone Very beautiful collector's item Small chip on the headpiece (see photos) One-piece sculpture Free and insured shipping in mainland France

Period: 19th century

400 €

An Ivory Okimono With Blind Travelers Defending Themselves From An Attack

Ivory okimono with blind travelers defending themselves from the aggression of four scoundrels who try to rob them of their bags and food. The scene involves nine characters, three of whom receive [...]

Period: 19th century

4 500 €

An Ivory Okimono Depicting A Fisherman With His Child

Ivory okimono depicting a fisherman returning on his journey, carrying on his back a basket on which his child is resting and holding a large fish. The woven basket, the ropes, the engravings on th[...]

Period: 19th century

2 500 €

A Marine Ivory Okimono Depicting A Ryu Dragon With A Character

A marine ivory okimono, depicting a Ryu dragon fleeing upwards into the clouds passing under the arm of a character sitting on the tatami. Signature 'Gekko (?) tō' 月古かたな engraved under the base. [...]

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

An Ivory Okimono Depicting A Farmer With Daikon

Ivory okimono depicting a Japanese farmer tying three daikon turnips with a rope. The details of the farmer are finely engraved and sculpted, testifying to the artist's mastery. Origin: Japan [...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

An Ivory Okimono Depicting Hotei, One Of The Seven Sages Of Good Luck

Ivory okimono depicting Hotei, one of the seven Sages of Good Luck. He is depicted smiling and sitting on his sack, while he holds the stick. Next to him there is a child who hugs the end of the sa[...]

Period: 19th century

1 400 €

Pair Of Shibayama Reliefs, Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912).

Pair of reliefs made using the Shibayama technique. It is a sculptural art in which the artist combines different materials. Precious materials are used as inlays or appliques on the carved surface of[...]

Period: 19th century

1 600 €

Netsuke In Ivory. Karako With The Big Bag. Japan Edo Period (1663-1868)

Ivory netsuke representing a karako leaning on an enormous bag on which is placed a gourd in the shape of a squash. Soft patina. Japan EDO period. Length: 4.3cm

Period: 19th century

320 €
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Japanese Ivory Okimono From The Meiji Period

Good condition. Sign at the bottom. Work from the Meiji period (1868-1912). DETAILS: Dimensions: Height - 17.5 cm Weight: 293 grams Country of origin: Japan Period: late 19th century Material[...]

Period: 19th century

550 €

Kiseru Zutsu - Shoki Hunting Oni - Deer Antler - 19th Century

Wari Zutsu (one-piece pipe case) in deer antler with carved decoration representing the giant Shoki in the process of defeating several Oni in a decoration of rockeries, plants and clouds at the end o[...]

Period: 19th century

400 €

Ivory Okimono Which Portrays An Affectionate Scene Of Daily Life

Ivory okimono which portrays an affectionate scene of daily life: a father holding his child in his arms while holding the toy desired by the child. The okimono is signed Tomokata under the base. [...]

Period: 19th century

1 400 €

China Late 19th Sec.

Statuette statue d'un vieil homme sage Chine frin du XIX sec. h 13 cm largh 7 cm

Period: 19th century

380 €
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Japanese Vase

monumental quatrefoil vase with lid carved in the shape of a shishi. The vase is decorated in the round with plant motifs excellent general condition and with minimal wear and grain compatible with t[...]

Period: 19th century

3 800 €

An Ivory Okimono Depicting A Hunter With Rooster And Child

Ivory okimono, carved from a single block, depicting a hunter accompanied by an onagadori rooster and a child with a net in his hand. Yukiharu 之晴 signature in relief seal under the base within a re[...]

Period: 19th century

2 400 €

Ivory “child” Statuette

We present this adorable little ivory sculpture, representing a small child, Meiji period between 1868 and 1912. Signature in black under the terrace. Absolutely in compliance with legislation prior t[...]

Period: 19th century

350 €

Ivory Statuette Japan

We present this very beautiful subject in seated ivory, character from Japan, red stamp, Meiji period 1868/1912. It is a character who is a scribe and accountant at the same time using an abacus. The [...]

Period: 19th century

680 €

A Bronze And Ivory Okimono Depicting A Street Entertainer

Bronze and ivory okimono depicting a street entertainer playing the shamisen, a Japanese musical instrument. The player wears a traditional kimono, rests his right foot on his box which he carries [...]

Period: 19th century

2 800 €

Okimono Lady Of Quality Holding A Lotus Flower

Okimono Quality Lady Holding A Lotus Flower Very beautiful Okimono in carved ivory Work late 19th century early 20th century in carved ivory Base in blackened wood Free and insured shipping in mainlan[...]

Period: 19th century

320 €

Netsuke

Netsuke

Period: 19th century

150 €

Netsuke

Netsuke

Period: 19th century

150 €

Netsuke

Netsuke

Period: 19th century

150 €

An Ivory Netsuke Depicting Chinnan Sennin, An Immortal Hermit

Ivory netsuke depicting Chinnan Sennin, an immortal hermit sage from Japanese mythology, with a serene smile as he controls the dragon Ryu. This representation is of important dimensions. Ivory, wi[...]

Period: 19th century

6 500 €

Netsuke In Ivory. Quail On An Ear Of Millet. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Small katabori type netsuke in ivory representing a quail placed on ears of millet. The eyes are inlaid with brown horn. Unsigned Japan, late 19th century H. 2.5 cm - L. 2.7 cm PN 11.6 g. Cities provi[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Netsuke In Ivory. Hotei Eating. Signed Sako, Kyoto School, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

* Katabori type netsuke in ivory representing Hotei seated, one hand closed in front of his mouth, a small kinshaku purse attached to a netsuke placed at his feet with inlay. Signed below Sako, Kyoto [...]

Period: 19th century

350 €
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Important And Large (40 Cm) Okimono Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

A large and important okimono, monoblock carved, signed on the base Japan Meiji period (1868-1912) Height 40 cm, Base diameter 10.3 x 13.1 cm, Weight 2742 gr

Period: 19th century

4 000 €
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Netsuke - Harnessed Horse With Symmetrical Decor - Deer Antler

Large netsuke katabori in deer antler representing at one end the head of a harnessed horse; the rest of the piece presenting a symmetrical decoration of curved lines following the shape of the end of[...]

Period: 19th century

800 €

Netsuke - Kwan-yu Holding His Halberd And Beard - Deer Antler

Large netsuke katabori in deer antler representing the Chinese general Kwan-Yu. He is represented according to classic iconography, namely holding the end of his beard in his left hand and a double-b[...]

Period: 19th century

1 300 €

Okimono In Ivory. Shoki. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Okimono in tinted ivory representing the god Shoki, the slayer of Oni, seated on a rock, brandishing his saber. Beautiful sculpture, stylized rock, most beautiful effect, base and saber not original. [...]

Period: 19th century

460 €
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Netsuke - Takemikazuchi Submitting Namazu - 19th Century

Ivory netsuke representing the sword god Takemikazuchi subduing the giant fish Namazu. This struggle is an iconographic representation that is quite rare in netsuke sculptures, but common in Japane[...]

Period: 19th century

550 €
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Okimono In Ivory. Jurojin And The Karako. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory okimono representing the god Jurojin accompanied by two karako. Beautiful stained ivory. , Meiji period Japan. Height: 22cm

Period: 19th century

410 €
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Ivory Canton Ball

We present this Canton ball in carved and openwork ivory, the relief sculpture represents a dragon coiling around the circumference. What a wonderful work of skill. The peak of the manufacture of thes[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €

Okimono

VERY IMPORTANT for non-EU buyers The item CANNOT be sold outside the EU Rare and exceptional okimono depicting a flock of sheep with rams and lambs, on an original wooden base Object in good genera[...]

Period: 19th century

2 200 €

Okimono In Ivory. Earthquake Alert. Japan Early Meiji (1868-1912)

Innocuous-looking ivory okimono; representing a notable with a fan and a bunch of fruit; the head is movable: in reality this type of okimono was in many Japanese houses to give the alert in the event[...]

Period: 19th century

360 €
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A Japanese Ivory Netsuke Depicting The Samurai Warrior Sato Tadanobu

Ivory netsuke depicting the samurai warrior Sato Tadanobu, who saved the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Tadanobu is depicted with the goban board under his feet and his right hand behind his head [...]

Period: 19th century

3 500 €

Okimono In Ivory. Buddha And The Bird. China Early 19th Century

Very old seated ivory Buddha, holding a bird in his right hand. Age lines, China late 18th early 19th century. Height: 5.2cm

Period: 19th century

350 €
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An Ivory Netsuke Depicting A Mouse Crouching On An Overturned Candle

Ivory netsuke depicting a mouse with horned eyes and head turned backwards, crouching on an overturned candle while the wax flows. Origin: Japan Period: Edo late 18th century Dimensions: 3.4 [...]

Period: 19th century

4 500 €

An Ivory Netsuke Depicting An Oni And A Kappa On A Giant Lotus Leaf

Ivory netsuke depicting an Oni and a Kappa on a giant lotus leaf. The sculpture captures the moment in which the Oni cunningly pulls the thread to prank the Kappa and steal the cucumber he is holding [...]

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

Okimono In Ivory. Benten And The Rabbit. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory okimono depicting the goddess Benten holding a rabbit and a rigid fan; at his feet a small vase. Bellepatine, Meiji period Japan. Height: 27cm

Period: 19th century

340 €
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Netsuke In Ivory. Chick In The Egg. Sign. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory netsuke depicting a mobile chick emerging from its egg. Brown spots, inlays for the eyes, signed Mitsuhiro of the Osaka school, student of Mitsusada. Japan very early Meiji. Length: 4.2cm

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Okimono In Ivory. The Turnip Gardener. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory okimono depicting a standing gardener holding a large turnip in one hand and his spade in the other hand, a baby bird at his feet. Signed Meiko, Japan Meiji period. Height: 19cm

Period: 19th century

360 €
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Okimono In Ivory. Sennin. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Large ivory okimono representing a Sennin, an Immortal, leaning on his long knotted staff and on a tree stump. Beautiful patina, small lack. Signed in a red lacquer cartridge Ryu-Ryu?, Japan Meiji per[...]

Period: 19th century

580 €
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Netsuke In Ivory. Pumpkin Seller. Nagoya School. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory netsuke representing a pumpkin seller. Soft patina. Signed IKKO, Nagoya school, Japan Meiji period. Height: 5.2cm

Period: 19th century

420 €
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Netsuke In Ivory. Benten And His Disciples. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory netsuke from the Meiji period depicting the goddess Benten surrounded by her disciples. Natural himotoshi. Fine sculpture with a soft patina. Height: 7cm Waiting Cities: K_20240315_2162589

Period: 19th century

410 €

Okimono In Ivory. The Dog And The Monkey. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory okimono in the netsuke style representing a dressed dog and monkey arguing in front of a basket of persimmons. Delicate sculpture, signed, Japan Meiji period. Height: 5.2cm

Period: 19th century

420 €

Okimono In Ivory. Shoki And Two Oni. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory okimono representing the God Shoki, slayer of Oni, one of the seven Sichi Fukujin, the Gods of happiness, accompanied by two Oni, one which he holds stuck under one foot, the other, at the top o[...]

Period: 19th century

385 €
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Okimono In Ivory. Hollow Apple. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Okimono in elephant ivory, elephantidae spp, representing a hollow apple with, inside, a scene of characters under trees. Japan Meiji period (1868-1912). Height: 8.5cm Weight: 57gr Waiting Cities: K_2[...]

Period: 19th century

380 €
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Netsuke In Ivory. The Craftsman With The Nö Mask. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory netsuke depicting a craftsman, riding on an old wooden stump, accompanied by his son and presenting a Nö theater mask. Beautiful patina and nice polish of the ivory. Signed, Japan late Meiji per[...]

Period: 19th century

320 €
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Ebony Netsuke. The Raft. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Netsuke in Macassar ebony depicting a man on a raft. Signed in a mother-of-pearl cartridge. Japan Meiji period (1868-1912). Length: 6cm

Period: 19th century

320 €
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An Ivory Netsuke Depicting A Monkey Riding Namazu

Ivory netsuke depicting a monkey skillfully grasping and riding the legendary earthquake fish Namazu, an imposing catfish-like creature with an eel-like body, which was believed to cause earthquakes w[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Okimono In Ivory. Net Fisherman And His Son. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory okimono representing a fisherman holding a net, accompanied by his son who has a fish in his hand. Left leg of the kid fractured and as well as the left foot of the man.Japan late Meiji period, [...]

Period: 19th century

410 €
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Ivory Netsuke Depicting A Takarabune

Ivory netsuke depicting a Takarabune “treasure ship”, complete with the Seven Sages (Shichi Fukujin) of good fortune. The netsuke is signed Tomochika under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Edo[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €

Okimono In Ivory. Pumpkin Seller. Signed Hisayuki. Japan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Ivory okimono depicting a pumpkin seller that he carries on his hand and on his back. Signed Hisayuki

Period: 19th century

480 €
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A Japanese Ivory Kodansu In The Shape Of An Elephant

Kodansu in ivory in the shape of an elephant, resting on four feet, enriched by refined inlay applications in the sophisticated Shibayama technique. The upper opening, facilitated by a bronze grip,[...]

Period: 19th century

3 500 €

Netsuke Japan XIX Sec

Netsuke en ivoire Japon XIX sec.

Period: 19th century

100 €
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