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Chinese Zitan Wood, Carved Brushpot with Ivory
Chinese Zitan Wood, Carved Brushpot with Ivory - JK87271
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Our Price: $3,795.00

Outstanding, very large Chinese carved zitan wood brushpot with inlaid ivory, early 20th century.  Exceptional, finely rendered poem. Superb, high-quality scholar’s desk piece.  A rare item!  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10.25” high, 10.25" diameter.
Chinese Zitan Wood Jade Ivory Brushpot
Chinese Zitan Wood, Jade, Soapstone, Ivory Brushpot - JK8A933
Our Price: $3,795.00

Amazing, very large Chinese carved zitan wood brushpot with inlaid ivory, jade and soapstone, early 20th century.  Enchanting, finely rendered scene with great detail and animation and crisp calligraphy on the reverse.  Superb, high-quality scholar’s desk piece.  A rare piece!  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  9” high, 9.5” diameter.
Chinese Ivory Carving, Buddhist Kannon Kwan Yin
Chinese Ivory Carving, 19th C. Buddhist Kannon Kwan Yin - JK8F2518
Our Price: $12,000.00

Spectacular Chinese ivory standing Buddhist deity Kannon or Kwan Yin, Ching dynasty, mid-19th century.  Kannon, known as the god/dess of mercy and compassion, is the Bodhisattva who can hear the voices and concerns of the world, and, in order to provide immediate relief, can change into many different forms to save people freely at will according to their time and place.  Rare, large size, superbly carved here with lotus.  Remarkable detail, with fabulous presence and delicate artistry.  Very good condition. Height: 20".
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Rakan & Attendants, Dragon and Foo Dog
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Rakan & Attendants, Dragon and Foo Dog - JT145
Our Price: $4,500.00

Enchanting Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji-Taisho period, c. 1900-1920.  Joyful rendering of laughing old man holding peach, symbol of longevity, high above his head.  Great detail and animation.  Very good condition.  Height:  5”.
Japanese Netsuke, Ivory Noh Masks, Meiji
Japanese Netsuke, Ivory Noh Masks, Meiji - JT144
Our Price: $2,195.00

Remarkable Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Manju style with seven highly animated and finely rendered masks.  Later signature reads Tomochika.  Very good condition.  Diameter:  1.5”.
Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Manju Style Noh Masks
Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Manju Style Noh Masks, Meiji - JT142
Our Price: $2,795.00

Stunning Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Manju style with seven highly animated and finely rendered masks.  Signed Rakuyo.  Very good condition.  Diameter:  1.75”.
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Rakan & Attendants, Dragon and Foo Dog
Japanese Okimono, Ivory Dove Family, Meiji - JT149
Our Price: $4,995.00

Spectacular Japanese ivory okimono featuring dove pair with four small ones, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  One bird carries an insect in its beak; all have inlaid eyes and finely carved details, on sinuous hardwood stand, with inscribed sugi-wood box. Very good condition.  Dimensions:  6.25” wide, 4” high.
Japanese Ivory Okimono Lucky God and Minogame, Meiji
Our Price: $2,495.00

Magnificent Japanese ivory okimono carving of lucky god standing by a rock with the mythical minogame turtle, holding a handscroll and fan, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Remarkable detail, excellent animation. Highly refined carving overall. Signed Keimin, with square red lacquer seal.  Time enhanced patina. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5.5” high.
Japanese Netsuke, Ivory Karado, Foo Dog Mask
Japanese Netsuke, Hirado Porcelain Karako w/ Foo Dog Mask, Meiji - JT146
Our Price: $995.00

Delightful Japanese Hirado porcelain netsuke, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Sweet rendering of karako or Chinese child holding mask of shi-shi (foo dog) with movable stone inside.  Very good condition.  Height:  2”.
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Old Man with Peach
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Old Man w/ Peach - JT148
Our Price: $2,495.00

Enchanting Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji-Taisho period, c. 1900-1920.  Joyful rendering of laughing old man holding peach, symbol of longevity, high above his head.  Great detail and animation.  Very good condition.  Height:  5”.
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Daikoku, Meiji
Our Price: $2,495.00

Fine Japanese ivory okimono carving of Daikoku with five karako boys, dispursing gold coins from his sack, Meiji period, c. 1880-1900. Remarkable detail, excellent animation. Highly refined carving overall. Signed on the bottom. Time-enhanced patina. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” high.
Japanese Ivory Okimono, Scholar Sage, Meiji
Our Price: $2,995.00

Rare Japanese ivory carving of an old chinese sage or scholar in embroidered robes holding a tea leaf jar, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Artist signed Shoun on underside.  Colored and gilded ivory on hardwood stand.  Excellent expression, finely rendered profile and overall impression.  Strong solid form.  Very good condition.  Height:  12”.
Japanese Meiji Ivory Netsuke, Hotei & Karako
Our Price: $495.00

Fine Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Hotei with Karako boy and sack, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Fine hand-worn patina and mellow color.  Hotei, the legendary god of happiness, laughter, abundance and the wisdom of contentment, is here portrayed with his sack and accompanied by a child. Traditionally, the sack of Hotei is filled with treasures such as food and candy for children. His stout figure, fat belly, and jovial expression are all characteristic of his legend. A delightful rendering in very good condition.  Skillfully rendered and in very good condition. Dimensions: 2” long.
Japanese Marked Ivory Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Our Price: $695.00

Gorgeous Japanese carved ivory snuff bottle, c. 1900.  Deep, rich red and black atop the finely carved ivory form.  Exquisite detail, patterning, and depiction of an enchanting garden scene.  Beautifully carved with inlaid lacquer.  Great skill and craftsmanship.  Qiuanlong seal mark.  A stunning item for the collector!  Very good condition.  Height: 3”.
Japanese Ivory Figural Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Our Price: $595.00

Enchanting old ivory Japanese snuff bottle in form of a musician playing the lute, Meiji period, c. 1900. Charming polychrome decoration with embroidered robes rendered in exquisite detail.  Fine, vibrant color combinations and patterning.  Graceful, slender form.  Unusual to find a snuff bottle in figural form. Very good condition.  Height: 3".
19th-C. Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Karako w/ Deer
Our Price: $1,995.00

Sweet Japanese carved ivory netsuke representing a Karako or Chinese child with a small deer about his shoulder, Edo to Meiji periods, 19th century.  Skillfully carved with charming detail.  Beautiful veining and rich, old patina.  A lovely, traditional scene, superbly carved and beautifully preserved. Very good condition, with appealing even wear, indicative of age.  Stunning slender shape lends itself to great artistic insight and imagination.  Height: 1.75”; Width: .75”. See Raymond Bushell’s Netsuke Masks for reference.
   
 
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