Japanese Ivory Carvings
Ivory Okimono by Kofu, Japan Meiji era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
probably restored, unless it is a natural crack in the ivory.
This sculpture is the masterpiece of master
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory
Japanese Peanuts Netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Wood netsuke of three peanuts. A naturalistic grouping, dark stained. An ivory plug may bear a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan 1890 Meiji Carved Figure of Fortune God Daikoku As a Farmer With Coins
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The carving depicts the Japanese god of good fortune
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory
H 0.725 in W 4.18 in D 4.62 in
Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Place of origin: Japan
Ivory has been used since the earliest times as a material for sculpture of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 3 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
small Japanese carving, similar to but larger than a netsuke. Unlike the netsuke, which had a specific
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 8.51 in W 14.15 in D 5.5 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Very rare, unusual and
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 7.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.03 in
Gong Lina Head Vase
By Stefania Boemi
Located in Milan, IT
This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a Ivory matte monochrome tint
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Print of Ivory Carvings 'Japan' by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VIII, plate IV. This chromolithograph depicts a series of six ivory
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Ivory Carvings 'Japan II' by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VIII, plate III. This chromolithograph depicts a series of six ivory
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Japanese Carving in Ivory and Wood by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
originates from the second volume of 'The ornamental arts of Japan' by G. Audsley. The exquisite plates were
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.58 in W 16.23 in D 0.02 in
19th Century Japanese cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Japanese Meiji period shibayama shodhana, the rectangular top with a
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Pure Silver Hawk Okimono – Musashiya Company (Ozeki)
By Musashiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
employing twenty-four people and dealing in enamels, bronzes, ivory, crystal, carvings, pins, fans, hard
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Silver
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian 19th century Baroque carved arm throne chairs. The pair with figural carvings and
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 51 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
Meiji Period Satsuma, Japanese Art Nouveau, Kinkōzan Decorative Bowl, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Meiji period (????, Meiji-jidai), also known as the Meiji Era, is a Japanese era which extended from
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Shibayama urm from the Japan meiji (1858-1912) period.
Gorgeous piece of art, created in the
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
H 4.25 in W 5.15 in D 3.27 in
Cameo Glass Vases by Webb
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese ivory carvings that were highly sought after by the British upper class, Webb ivory glass pieces
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Antique 19th Century English Other Vases
Materials
Glass
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Armchairs Attributed to G.Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
present a similar asymmetric design and an equal carving quality including the winding dragon on the back
Category
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40.16 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
several Venetian churches where he executed decorative carving in such profusion that he must have quickly
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Materials
Oak
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 20.28 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
–1685. Brustolon is documented at several Venetian churches where he executed decorative carving in such
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with carvings of male masks, all conjoined with X stretchers topped with finials. Upholstered in a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 53.13 in W 64.5 in D 29.75 in
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
executed decorative carving in such profusion that he must have quickly assembled a large studio of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 54.25 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foliate armrests carved with a figure of resting Putto, raised on four cabriolet legs with carvings of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 50.63 in W 34.25 in D 30 in
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1900′ Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Fruit Basket, Japanese Crane And Water Lilies
Located in Paris, FR
Fruit basket in polychrome patinated bronze.
Wading bird in the middle of a decoration of water lilies
Length: 58 cm
Width:47 cm
Height:54 cm
condition of use
Work 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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H 21.26 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Japanese Meiji Toyohana Chikanobu Woodblock Print Triptych from Plum Garden Set
By Toyohara Chikanobu
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period framed set of three woodblock prints from the 'Plum Garden' series, made by Toyohana Chikanobu (1838-1912). An example of this print is at the Kanagawa Prefectu...
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Prints
Materials
Paper
H 19 in W 35 in D 1 in
Japanese Beauties Enjoy a Full Moon
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Burbank, CA
"Sun, Moon and Stars". Three beauties enjoy a full moon on the veranda of a teahouse or restuarant. The woman on the left kneels and adjusts her lavishly printed kimono. The beauty i...
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1840s Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Mulberry Paper, Woodcut
Dunhil's 'Tinder Pistol': 20th C. English Oak Wood/Bronzed Brass Table Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in North Miami, FL
Dunhil's 'Tinder Pistol': early 20th century oak wood and bronzed brass table lighter made in England
By: Dunhill
Material: brass, bronze, copper, metal, oak, wood
Technique: cast, ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a seated frog. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful silver color with details like small spots all over the frogs bogs. C...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Japanese Giant Old Garden Frog and Family
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- a Big friend with Family.
Japan, this handsome quality giant old Frog with children on its back is a cheerful sculpture, good garden find and ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese festival kimono expertly mounted and displayed in a large acrylic shadow box. This impressive ceremonial garment circa late 19th-early 20th century was made from a thick l...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Textile, Acrylic
19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well executed almost life size skull and crossbones pine carving, depicting the remembrance that we all will pass.
Likely a part of a larger religious carving, possibly placed a...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Walking cane with Meissen top depicting a turtle
Located in Woking, GB
Turtle top walking cane
Meissen porcelain top depiction of a turtle, on original cane shaft with horn ferrule. Nautical views hand painted with magenta highlights. circa 1850. L 91, ...
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Antique 1850s German Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Ceramic
Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Lotus Leaf Bowl, Vide Poche, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
DIMENSIONS: Height: 4 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 6 inches
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With the laconic Japanese-style Art Nouveau design, filled with symbolism and metaphorism, this mult...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Silver Mounted Brass Letter Opener
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
designs and dating from the latter 19th century. The letter opener is made from a thin single piece of brass with rounded ends and tapers to wider blade end. The handle end is mounte...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Chinese Hetain White /C Carved Jade Pendant 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Hetain Carved White/Celadon Jade Pendant with 2 sets of wishful characters on both sides, Jixang (Fortube) and Ruiyi (. The entire meaning is "Goo...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Hetain White/C Jade Carved Group "Two Rams" 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Hetain White with a light celadon Jade of Two Rams from the 19th Century.
The color is presented in white with a very light celadon and the contex...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Guardian Lions ROC Early 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite pair of celadon jade guardian lions hails from the early Republic of China period, a testament to the era's craftsmanship. The lions are intricately carved from high-q...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
No Reserve
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Isamu Sakamoto Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Morning Light
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous and quite radiant print by Japanese artist/printmaker Isamu Sakamoto titled "Morning Light." The work features the dawn ("Reimei") light reflecting off a traditional build...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 24 in W 18.75 in D 0.1 in
Antique Chinese Hetain White Carved Jade Pendant 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Hetain Carved White Jade Pendant in eight angles of lotus leaves. The pendant has two different carved patterns on two surfaces very delicate and ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
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Jade
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A Japanese ivory carving .
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Meiji period ivory carving of a kneeling boy and bird, on a hardwood stand.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Materials
Ivory
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in addition to notable wood/ivory carving, jade-working, lacquer work, and duotone (blue-white
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Bamboo Brush Pot with Inlaid Ivory
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall and unusual antique bamboo brush pot with exquisite ivory carving of three Lohan monks
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Ivory
Japanese Elaborately Carved Wood Bench Seat, Meiji Period, Stunning Condition
Located in Birmingham, AL
Japanese Elaborately Carved Rosewood Bench Seat Meiji Period Stunning Condition, 3 panel carvings
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Meiji Benches
Materials
Onyx
H 53 in W 64 in D 26 in
Small Japanese Meiji Period Inlaid Cabinet Shodana, circa 1870
Located in East Sussex, GB
A small Japanese hardwood Meiji period Shibayama inlaid cabinet (shodana) dating from circa 1870
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Lacquer
Nineteenth Century Japanese Ivory Carving of Narcissus
Located in Essex, MA
Amazingly Realistically Carved (from one piece) Ivory Narcissus in Bulb Pot. Signed on Base
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Delightful Standing Woman Figure from Japan
Located in Berlin, DE
A very fine carving from Japan, Meiji period circa 1900. On rectangular wooden base. Rich gilded
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Bamboo Basket Netsuke
Located in Chicago, IL
In 17th century Japan, kimono-clad men compensated for the garment’s lack of pockets by wearing
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Painting, circa 1700
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our most recent Japanese Acquisitions.
Here's a rare find.
This very early hand painting
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
H 11.75 in W 11.62 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our most recent Japanese Acquisitions.
Here's a rare find.
This very early hand painting
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
H 11.75 in W 13 in D 0.001 in
A Japanese Momento Mori Ivory Carving of Musicians
Located in Austin, TX
A Japanese ivory okimono carving of a skeletal musician group. The smiling skeletons are
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Set of 2 Bronze Shishi Okimono Sculptures, Signed Hideyama, Showa, 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of two "shishi okimono" bronze sculptures made in Japan during the Showa
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 15 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
Stunning Pair of Red and Black Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Bone and Ivory Pagoda
Located in Essex, MA
Five story with overall carving and door enclosing a Buddha.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Ivory
Superb Tokeo School Bronze of Farmer Holding a Wheat Sheaf
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
). Ivory carving in Japan reached its peak of artistry in the late nineteenth century. Kaneda's group
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Art Decor attributable to 20/30 years bar set
By Art Decor
Located in Catania, IT
carving. From its outset, Art Deco was influenced by the bold geometric forms of Cubism and the Vienna
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Vintage 1920s French Barware
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Metal
Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage
Located in GB
several Venetian churches where he executed decorative carving in such profusion that he must have quickly
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Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches
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Oak
H 61.03 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Inro, Japanese, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
An inro, Japanese, made of wood and with inlays of colored ivory in the shape of a grasshopper and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Wooden Squash Netsuke
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Japanese garments had no pockets, and so people carried their personal belongings in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Signed Bone Inro with Birds and Erotic Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
Gloriously Naughty 19th century Japanese bone Inro……from circa 1860.
The inro is made of 4
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
China New Year Gift: Tall White Taihu "Infinity" Scholar Rock Viewing Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
aesthetically pleasing. Often referred to as -infinity stones- with their pale gray to ivory, or red tint
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 16 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Pure White Natural Mountain Shape Infinity Stone Scholar Spirit Rock
Located in South Burlington, VT
- with their pale gray to ivory, or red tint, infinity rocks are usually large and are regarded as the
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Fine Pair of Chinese Black and White Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Stunning Pair of Red and White Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
gallery based in Shelburne, Vermont USA has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
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Stone
Japanese Marks and Seals by James Lord Bowes, First Edition
By James Lord Bowes 1
Located in valatie, NY
, ivory and carvings. It still remains the best reference ever written on the subject.
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Antique 19th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
A Near-Life Size Pair of Japanese Ivory Okimono Doves
Located in New York, NY
carving throughout, skillfully balanced on neatly detailed shakudo feet. Each Signed: Koho
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Shakudo
Japanese Meiji Okimono of Bird
Located in New York, NY
blackened eyes. Okimono, a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display," were small carvings, typically
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Ivory
Pair of Japanese Blue Lacquered Panels with Carved Birds in Trees Meiji Period
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A stunning framed pair of Japanese Meiji period panels, circa 1890. Decorated with scenes of two
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Lacquer
H 32 in W 20 in D 1 in
Netsuke Carved Ivory -Two Mice With Corn Kernels
Located in Middleburg, VA
Wonderful Japanese 19th cent ivory .Netsuke with exquisite intricate carving On both sides - the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ivory
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Japanese Ivory Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Japanese ivory carvings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese ivory carvings — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Japanese ivory carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese ivory carvings made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Japanese ivory carvings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Ashdown Audsley, Stefania Boemi and Thomas Webb & Sons are consistently popular.
How Much are Japanese Ivory Carvings?
Japanese ivory carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $11,178, while the lowest priced sells for $241 and the highest can go for as much as $47,500.
Questions About Japanese Ivory Carvings
- What is carved ivory for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
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