Offered for sale is a fine Meiji period Japanese okimono depicting a farmer. Made of antique ivory, the farmer carries over the shoulder a bag connected to a branch and flower plant. The quality of this carving is remarkable for its detail and realism.

Weight: 400g. It is in excellent condition and feels great in your hands. Like many of antique ivory sculptures, it offers a tactile experience. Good height at 7 inch tall, and signed on the underside by the artist. It has a hairline crack on the bottom of the base. Such hairline cracks are expected with antique ivory. In most cases, cracks are actually indicative of the age of the ivory.

Note: This is a unique, hand-carved item. Please look at all photos closely to evaluate its condition as this is the exact item you will receive.

Ivory carving is an art form that has been practiced in Japan since ancient times. Ivory carvers exhibit great skill and patience to create these intricate sculptures. Okimono is a Japanese carving, similar to, but larger than a netsuke. An elegant display piece and it will make a statement in any room. We may have other antique japanese okimonos for sale.

Prices realized in the past within the same category of Japanese ivory okimonos:

• Bonhams: Sold for £ 2,000 (US$ 2,207) inc. premium
• Christies: Sold for GBP 2,750 in 2005

Disclaimer:
This listing is subject to export control and cannot be exported from Canada. The import or export of goods containing ivory, whale bone, sealskin, or items made from other endangered or protected species is often prohibited or restricted, and the import or export of such goods frequently calls for specific licenses or permissions. The purchaser is in charge of ensuring that the item is correctly and legally exported or imported. For further information, don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our experts.

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