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Okimono
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Click on above image for grand view Then BACK on your browser to return Ivory Dragon This is the most incredible ivory Dragon you will ever find. It is carved from one piece of fine solid ivory with amazing attention to detail including each and every scale. Note the work to the open mouth, flowing moustache, teeth, eyes, feet, and the horns on his head. I have never seen another posed as this one on his custom stand. He measures an impressive 34" around the curve and is in perfect condition. 34"
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Emperor and Empress This is an exceptional pair of ivory Emperor and Empress. They are carved from premium ivory with great detail. Note the intricately carved headdress, facial features, the accessories such as his necklace, her ruyri and the tassels, not to mention the cool swords. The decoration is not just scrimshaw (etched), but rather deep carvings (front and back). They are signed by the same artists. 17" (not counting the stands)
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Japanese Huntsman This is an extremely rare Japanese Okimono of a Hunter. Besides the large size, what makes him rare is the rifle he is carrying. It is a matchlock, made for many years, but is consistent with the time period of the piece. The rifle is removable as a separate work of art. He has his game (rabbit and bird) attached to his belt and a basket of fruits and veggies also attached. Note the foliage at his feet and his cool rope sandals. He is signed by the noted artist 'Gyokushi' who worked in the 'middle period' (1800 to 1868). He is in perfect condition with no damage or repairs. 12" tall
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Pair Ivory Phoenix This is a fine pair of Phoenix standing on foliage with beautiful fine carved flowers. I am not sure what flowers, but they have many thinly carved pedals and seed pods in the center. Absolutely incredible detail. They are each holding a twig in their mouths. The carved out areas are just breath taking to imagine the artist removing that much ivory to leave the twig, bulbs, branches, flowers and leaves. 12" (without the stands)
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Fat Boy Elephant This is an extremely nice and large Ivory elephant. These ivory elephants are abundant, however, few are as large and well proportioned as this one. And of those, the ivory seems to split and crack due to the thickness. This rendition is perfect carved from premium ivory with nice graining. This thick piece of ivory came from the 'sweet spot' in a tusk (middle). Note the folds to his skin and nice long tusks. He is 6" long and sits on his nicely carved wood stand. $450 Click on the images to see large pic
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Elephant Train This is really a nicely done African Ivory Elephant Train. Most like this are superficially carved with low relief. This model is virtually hollowed out leaving the 5 elephants and trees in full dimension. The tusk is about 14" around the curve. It is notched out on the big end to stand by itself. It is flawless. $350 |
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