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SUPERB 19C JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO MONKEY TRAINER HEAVY |
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Curent Price | 1136 USD |
Item # | 330290644735 |
Status | Completed |
Age | 1850-1899 |
Region of Origin | Japan |
Primary Material | Ivory |
Type | Okimono |
Original/Repro | Original |
End time | 12/7/2008 5:15:00 PM (EST)
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Ships From | Northwood, OH |
Category | Antiques > Asian Antiques > Japan > Other |
Up for auction we have here a superb 19c Japanese ivory okimono of a monkey trainer with child. This splendid okimono was produced in Japan around c1880 during the Meiji period when many excellent high quality articles were produced. This particular ivory okimono is representitive of the popular carving of the monkey trainer with a child at his feet holding a superbly done group of grapes. This carving is some of the highest quality of its type with wonderful color and patina having fine details in the faces, fingers, feet, baskets and the monkey which is a great carving in itself with properly done hair, toes and outstretched arm. The garments have life-like folds and wrinkles along with the highlighted decoration on the childs clothing. This okimono is a substaintial carving being one solid piece with the exceptions of the staff and the two baskets at the bottom with one basket containing incredibly worked grapes and leaves inside. Condition overall is very good, but not without a few minor flaws consisting of the staff appearing to have lost some details at the level of the child. The adults hand and the childs hand looks to have had something attatched at one time and also the basket containing the grapes and leaves has been re-stuck to the side and lastly the monkey's hand that is holding on the staff appears to be re-attatched at the wrist. None of these flaws hinder the overall look and are not terribly noticeable until studied as this is such a stunning okimono that one will be very impressed by the quality and heft. Height 8-1/2" x Width 3" x Depth 3". This is a great and wonderful Meiji period okimono and would be a quality addition and investment for ones collection. Good Luck!
*****In accordance with ebay's rules & regulations regarding the purchase of ivory, any items made from such in whole or part must be shipped within the United States. If you have any questions regarding the purchase or shipping of ivory items to your location, please email me as I will be happy to inform and assit you any way I can.
NOTE: Over the past 23 years I have been buying, selling and collecting Asian art and other high quality antiques and collectables. My main emphasis has been working with dealers, designers as well as a core group of serious collectors. About five years ago I decided to start offering some great items from the "Old China Trade" as well as good Japanese 18thc & 19thc antiques on ebay for auction. Not every item I offer will be from these two groups however I will only offer high quality pieces that will continually rise in value through the years to come while giving much enjoyment and satisfaction that other investments cannot provide. Good antiques definately deserve a place in ones financial portfolio. ***Please contact me with any questions, all questions will be answered within 24 hours. ***Ebay is soon going to only allow online payments so contact me if you need another method of payment. Insurance is optional but highly reccomended, totals will be figured at auctions end.
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