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Finely Carved Japanese Okimono on Stand

About the Item

An antique Okimono (Japanese means artsy display ornament object) displayed on a small custom wood stand from Meiji Period circa early 2oth century. The ball form was finely carved out of a light colored wood. It depicts twelve zodiac animals intertwined together, yet each animal decorated with bead eyes can be easily discerned. The piece is inset with a miniature plaque with the artist's name, which is illegible to us, so the authorship still needs to be deciphered. A small but wonderful object of vertu. The ball itself is 2" in diameter.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface wear and fine scratches in keeping with the age and the nature of the object.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945018576942

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