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An excellent bronze and gilt study of a reclining puppy resting his paw upon a bale of twigs, several still in his mouth. The remarkable execution of this adorable piece, the soulful facial expression in its gilt eyes, the realistic rendering of the animal’s fur and the perfectly accurate delineation of the puppy’s nether side, speaks of bronze okimono at its best. Yoshimasa’s engraved signature on base. Width: 6”, length: 6” Meiji Period, Japan

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A realistically rendered pair of ivory okimono individually carved as a cow and bull shows remarkable attention to detail. Both are displayed on textured terrain to provide natural settings, thus enhancing the imagery of this charming duo. Overall, a splendid couple for the collector of natural subjects. These sculptures are in excellent condition with no scratches, chips or restoration. Yoshimi saku, incised signature, can be found on both bases. Lengths: 3.25”, height (cow): 3”, height: (b... Click for details

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A marvelously carved ivory sculpture of a fisherman with cormorant watching as his two boys try to release themselves from the tentacles of an powerful octopus. This ivory okimono is in very good condition with only a minor separation on the father’s toe. Otherwise, this is a charming, fascinating ivory sculpture. Incised signature on base reads Shinzan. Height: 4” 19th Century, Japan

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A wonderful automatized ivory okimono of the legend of ill-fated Anchin, a Buddhist monk, who unluckily falls victim to Kiyohime’s obsessive passion. The monk’s unwillingness to succumb to her advances turned Kiyohime into a vengeful dragon trapping Anchin under a temple bell. Atop the bell, demon-like Kiyohime torments Anchin by striking the bell with a mallet. Anchin’s revolving face in this sculpture depicts five faces of anguish. This ivory okimono is rendered with extensive ink detailing ... Click for details

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A jizai okimono of a dragon with inlaid eyes carved of lacquered and exquisitely toned wood. The body fully articulates, resulting in a sculpture with life-like movements, its jaw and tongue also articulated. This okimono is in marvelous condition and will make an impactful contribution to any home or office. Length: 18.75” Meiji Period, Japan

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A bronze and copper-patinated jizai okimono of an eight-footed crab. Its body exhibits meticulous detailing - resembling an actual crab's hard and textured surface. The carapace and facial features of the creature are sculpted and wonderfully patinated.This naturalistically articulated crab is in excellent condition. Width: 8" Meiji Period, Japan

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A wood and gold lacquer okimono of the great Chinese warrior Kwan Yu, his robes billowing, halberd in hand. Greek fret details on shoulder plate and belt carefully carved, the robes with gold-lacquered rondels of stylized dragons, ho-o birds and butterflies. Gold-lacquered signature Dai Nihon Koun saku on reverse. This marvelous lacquered-wood sculpture is in great condition with minimal wear. Height: 13.25" Meiji Period, Japan

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In the tradition of jizai okimono, this silvered bronze crab features naturalistically articulated legs, pincers and gilt eyes. Chiseled and etched detailing for its extremities and carapace heighten the powerful realism of the piece. This marvelous jizai is in excellent condition with minimal wear. Length: 8" Meiji Period, Japan

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A marvelously carved ivory okimono formed as a ferry boat filled with lively passengers in conversation. The artist simulates the boat's navigation through waters by carving spume and waves along its base. Each passenger on the boat is expressive in position and facial expression. This delightful ivory sculpture comes with an elegant ivory stand with scrolled feet. Incised artist signature reads " Yoshihisa Kawamoto Shu" on base. Length: 5.25" (boat), 6" (stand) 19th Century, Japan

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A four-case inro made of ivory and shibayama with matching ojime. Consisting of aogai (abalone shell), coral and tortoise shell with detailing in gold and colored lacquers, this inro is carved in low relief, depicting poetic scenes of wisteria, peonies, butterflies and songbirds, the latter on pine and willow. The inro is in very good condition; the ojime with minor loss of aogai. Considering its age, this minor imperfection does not take away from the overall beauty of the piece. 19th Cent... Click for details