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Auction 24 May 2023 Day 2: Fine Arts and Antiques Auction May 2023 Japanese Art, Ivory and Christopher Dresser - Bruges

Bid on the lot list Carlo Bonte : 24 May 2023 - Fine Arts and Antiques Auction May 202323 May LIVE Auction: 10 am: Lot 1 - 541 European Art24 May LIVE Auction: 10 am: Lot 600 - 1109 Japanese Art, Ivory and Christopher Dresser25 May TIMED Auction: 10 am: Lot 2000 - 2169 Fine Arts & Antiques21 June LIVE Auction: Chinese Art We'll hold a break during live auctions between 1 to 2 pm.All times are local time in Bruges, Belgium (CET).    VIEWING DAYS8 may > 21 mayweekdays 10 am - 5 pmweekend 20-21 may 10 am - 5 pmweekend 13-14 may closed Bidding is possible online or by phone.   Please book your appointment here: <a href="https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CarloBonteAuctions2@carlobonte.be/bookings/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(69, 112, 206);">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CarloBonteAuctions2@carlobonte.be/bookings/ </a>Address: Kardinaal Mercierstraat 20, 8000 Bruges, Belgium You can find our official catalogue, high-resolution images and condition reports on our website: <a href="https://www.carlobonte.be/online-auctions/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(69, 112, 206);">https://www.carlobonte.be/online-auctions</a>Please bear in mind that photos may slightly differ when printed or viewed on-screen.  Kardinaal Mercierstraat 20 | 8000 Bruges | Belgiumtel: +32 50 33 23 55 | fax: +32 50 34 10 20info@carlobonte.be | www.carlobonte.beVAT NR: BE 0405140492 Bruges - Bruges

Day 2: Fine Arts and Antiques Auction May 2023 Japanese Art, Ivory and Christopher Dresser

Wednesday 24 May 2023 - 10:00 (CEST) - Live

20, rue Cardinal Mercier - B-8000 Bruges, Belgique

Carlo Bonte

Day 2: Fine Arts and Antiques Auction May 2023 Japanese Art, Ivory and Christopher Dresser

Lot n° 600

A Japanese ivory okimono of a mounted samurai, Meiji/Taisho period, H 26,2 cm - 1771 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a mounted samurai, Meiji/Taisho period, H 26,2 cm - 1771 g (+) Brown patined and black stained, signed Harunobu. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue,...

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Lot n° 601

A rare Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono depicting a fisherman and his son, W 24,4 - H 19 cm / 804 g (+)

A rare Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono depicting a fisherman and his son, W 24,4 - H 19 cm / 804 g (+) Signed Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama collection',...

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Lot n° 602

Three Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 7,4 cm - 4,9 cm - 4,6 cm (+)

Three Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 7,4 cm - 4,9 cm - 4,6 cm (+) A Japanese ivory okimono of a seated man with a pipe and his son, black stained engraving, signed Soga, Meiji period, H 7,4 cm - 101g Added, a ditto okimono of a builder, signed...

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Lot n° 603

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of an elderly fisherman, H 31 cm - 2355 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of an elderly fisherman, H 31 cm - 2355 g (+) The fisherman getting ready to cast his net, signed Hoko, maybe originating from Tokyo, monobloc sculpture. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item...

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Lot n° 604

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono representing a mother and child, H 37,7 cm - 2483 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono representing a mother and child, H 37,7 cm - 2483 g (+) Both woman and girl holding a basket with flowers; the kimono with a performant relief display of embroidery and the hairdo rendered in an extremely detailed...

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Lot n° 605

A Japanese Meiji-period ivory okimono depicting a pair of cranes, H 14 cm - 488 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji-period ivory okimono depicting a pair of cranes, H 14 cm - 488 g (+) The legs from worked iron, the birds standing on an ivory base, signed Keiun. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned...

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Lot n° 606

A rare lively sculpted Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono showing an old farmer, H 28 cm - 1247 g (+)

A rare lively sculpted Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono showing an old farmer, H 28 cm - 1247 g (+) According to the catalogue "Tokyo School", signed (Hoichi?). Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned...

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Lot n° 607

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono depicting an old man feeding cranes, H 40,4 cm - 3200 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono depicting an old man feeding cranes, H 40,4 cm - 3200 g (+) Signed Ryuichi. According to the catalogue, one can easily see the influence of the Tokyo School. Monobloc carving in an extremely lively way. Provenance:...

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Lot n° 608

Two Japanese ivory okimono of men playing the biwa and singing, Meiji period, H 11,8 cm - 10 cm - 133 g - 120 g (+)

Two Japanese ivory okimono of men playing the biwa and singing, Meiji period, H 11,8 cm - 10 cm - 133 g - 120 g (+) Two Japanese ivory okimono of men playing the biwa and singing, black and brown stained engraving, signed Shogyokusai Soko and Soko, Meiji...

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Lot n° 609

Two Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, H 7 - W 10,5 cm - 145 g / H 8 cm - 79 g (+)

Two Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, H 7 - W 10,5 cm - 145 g / H 8 cm - 79 g (+) The first item represents a jolly flower seller taking a rest and is signed Toshimune; the other figure shows a farmer feeding hens, signed Seiyo Provenance: from a...

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Lot n° 610

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, H 31,5 cm - 1628 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, H 31,5 cm - 1628 g (+) A monobloc figure depicting a man carrying his son on his back and holding two bound turtles in his right hand; according to the catalogue one of the earliest pieces of the collection and very...

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Lot n° 611

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a fisherman, signed Yoshitoshi, H 25,7 cm - 716g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a fisherman, signed Yoshitoshi, H 25,7 cm - 716g (+) The fisherman standing on a pontoon busy tying his bait on a line Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned...

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Lot n° 612

Two Japanese ivory sculptures and one Chinese, H okimono 15,8 cm / H Chinese figure 14,6 cm / H tea caddy 9,5 cm (+)

Two Japanese ivory sculptures and one Chinese, H okimono 15,8 cm / H Chinese figure 14,6 cm / H tea caddy 9,5 cm (+) A Japanese okimono, Meiji period; a Chinese ivory group, Republic period; and extra added a ditto Japanese tea caddy transformed into...

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Lot n° 613

A Chinese ivory fisherman and sons, Republic period, H 14 cm - 209 g, and a ditto Chinese calling card case, H 10,9 - W 6,8 - D 0,9 cm - 73 g (+)

A Chinese ivory fisherman and sons, Republic period, H 14 cm - 209 g, and a ditto Chinese calling card case, H 10,9 - W 6,8 - D 0,9 cm - 73 g (+) The figure set on an exotic hard wooden (signed) base (+) CITES certificate for commercial activities inside...

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Lot n° 614

A Japanese ivory okimono of wheat farmers at work, Meiji period, H 10,3 cm - 248 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of wheat farmers at work, Meiji period, H 10,3 cm - 248 g (+) Black stained engraving, signed Okawa Seisku. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled...

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Lot n° 615

Three Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono illustrating daily life in 19th century Japan, H 5,9 - 5 - 3,3 cm / 51 - 45 - 22 g (+)

Three Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono illustrating daily life in 19th century Japan, H 5,9 - 5 - 3,3 cm / 51 - 45 - 22 g (+) The greater one depicts a resting traveler and is signed Rakuho.; the other one shows a man with a fan taking a meal in an...

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Lot n° 616

Two paper knives 27,6 - 31,7 cm / 50 - 66 g; and a Japanese Meiji / Taisho cigarette holder L 30,6 - 40 g (+)

Two paper knives 27,6 - 31,7 cm / 50 - 66 g; and a Japanese Meiji / Taisho cigarette holder L 30,6 - 40 g (+) The knives late 19th century Paris or Diepp, one of the knives with delicate floral decoration, the other one with twisted snakes around an acanthus...

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Lot n° 617

A Japanese ivory okimono of a farmer filling up his pipe, Meiji period, H 11,7 cm - 129 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a farmer filling up his pipe, Meiji period, H 11,7 cm - 129 g (+) On a wooden base, signed Josen. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama...

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Lot n° 618

A Japanese ivory okimono and a netsuke of two bunnies, Meiji/Taisho period, H 8,9 cm - 2,7 cm / 226 g - 27 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono and a netsuke of two bunnies, Meiji/Taisho period, H 8,9 cm - 2,7 cm / 226 g - 27 g (+) A Japanese ivory okimono of the lucky God of good fortune "Daikoku", black stained engraving and shibayama inlay, signed Masayuki, late Meiji/early...

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Lot n° 619

Two Japanese ivory okimono, signed, Meiji period, H 14,5 - 12,2 cm / 158 g - 125 g (+)

Two Japanese ivory okimono, signed, Meiji period, H 14,5 - 12,2 cm / 158 g - 125 g (+) A Japanese ivory okimono of a man collecting crabs, brown stained engraving, signed Rogetsu, Meiji period, H 14,5 cm - 158g Added, a ditto okimono of a fisherman with...

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Lot n° 620

A Japanese ivory okimono of a fisherman, signed Munemasa, Meiji period, H 33,5 cm - 412 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a fisherman, signed Munemasa, Meiji period, H 33,5 cm - 412 g (+) Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama collection', item no. 90 (+)...

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Lot n° 621

A late Meiji period ivory box and cover sculpted with a basso-relievo scene, L 14,8 - W 9,2 - H 4,2 cm - 223 g (+)

A late Meiji period ivory box and cover sculpted with a basso-relievo scene, L 14,8 - W 9,2 - H 4,2 cm - 223 g (+) The relief depicts a mother and child, the sides with sunken and stained floral relief. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium....

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Lot n° 622

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono H 18,5 cm - 846 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono H 18,5 cm - 846 g (+) The sculpture is depicting a man and his son ready to return home with some load, signed Seian, decorated with subtle stained engraving Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This...

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Lot n° 623

A pair of Japanese Meiji / Taisho period ivory okimono, H 14,8 - 19,8 cm / 509 - 596 g (+)

A pair of Japanese Meiji / Taisho period ivory okimono, H 14,8 - 19,8 cm / 509 - 596 g (+) Both figures depict the famous mythical Joo & Uba couple and bear the signature of Seygetsu. Monobloc. Delicately decorated with brown stained engraving. Provenance:...

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Lot n° 624

A Japanese ivory Meiji period okimono depicting a puppeteer on a stage, H 18,8 cm - 235 g (+)

A Japanese ivory Meiji period okimono depicting a puppeteer on a stage, H 18,8 cm - 235 g (+) Shibayama inlaid, stained engraving in various colours all over, signed Soko. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the...

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Lot n° 625

Two ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 11,3 cm - 16,8 cm (+)

Two ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 11,3 cm - 16,8 cm (+) A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a seated gardener peeling a kaki, H 11,3 cm - 357 g.; added a ditto okimono of a farmer interested in something happening at his feet in front of him, signed...

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Lot n° 626

An ivory figure representing an immortal with a phoenix, signed Ryudo, 19thC, H 51,5 cm - 5800 g (+)

An ivory figure representing an immortal with a phoenix, signed Ryudo, 19thC, H 51,5 cm - 5800 g (+) Probably Chinese (+) CITES certificate for commercial activities inside the EU, no. 2022/BE04308/CE Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium....

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Lot n° 627

A Japanese Meiji period okimono, H 12,5 cm - total weight 314 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period okimono, H 12,5 cm - total weight 314 g (+) Made in ivory/wood and silver. The item depicts a kingfisher sitting on a wood-sculpted lotus base; the legs are made out of silver and with inlaid eyes, signed Rysai. Provenance: from...

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Lot n° 628

A Japanese ivory okimono of a scene from the Kabuki theatre, Meiji period, H 21,1 cm - 954 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a scene from the Kabuki theatre, Meiji period, H 21,1 cm - 954 g (+) Signed Shuichi Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama collection',...

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Lot n° 629

Three Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 4,3 - 5,2 - 6,5 cm / 56g - 33g - 73g (+)

Three Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 4,3 - 5,2 - 6,5 cm / 56g - 33g - 73g (+) A Japanese ivory okimono of a lounging man and his hamster, with a real spinning hamster wheel, black stained engraving, signed Ikosai Muneaki, Meiji period, W 8,4...

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Lot n° 630

Two Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 9 - 7,8 cm / 114g - 55g (+)

Two Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 9 - 7,8 cm / 114g - 55g (+) A Japanese ivory okimono of a man startled by a toad, black stained engraving, Meiji period, H 9 cm - 114g Added, a ditto okimono of a man startled by a rat, signed Toshimune, H 7,8...

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Lot n° 631

A Japanese ivory okimono of a man with chickens and chicks, Meiji period, H 12,2 cm, 252 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a man with chickens and chicks, Meiji period, H 12,2 cm, 252 g (+) Black stained engraving, signed Soko (+) CITES certificate for commercial activities inside the EU, no. 2023/BE00363/CE The Nibajama Collection no. 160

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Lot n° 632

An extremely subtle sculpted Japanese ivory jewellery box, signed Tohekido Yoshikazu, Meiji period, H 13 - 20 x 14,3 cm - 1187 g (+)

An extremely subtle sculpted Japanese ivory jewellery box, signed Tohekido Yoshikazu, Meiji period, H 13 - 20 x 14,3 cm - 1187 g (+) The cover is intricately carved in openwork relief with numerous quail amongst berry thickets; the border with meandering...

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Lot n° 633

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono depicting a florist taking a rest, H 17,4 cm - 724 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono depicting a florist taking a rest, H 17,4 cm - 724 g (+) Signed Kyokumei Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama collection',...

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Lot n° 634

An ivory figure representing an immortal with monkeys and grapes, 19thC, H 51 cm - 6400 g (+)

An ivory figure representing an immortal with monkeys and grapes, 19thC, H 51 cm - 6400 g (+) Probably Chinese. (+) CITES certificate for commercial activities inside the EU, no. 2022/BE04309/CE Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This...

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Lot n° 635

A Japanese ivory okimono of a mother and child, Meiji/Taisho period, H 30,4 cm - 1471 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a mother and child, Meiji/Taisho period, H 30,4 cm - 1471 g (+) Black stained engraving, signed Nobuyoshi, a family scene of mother and child with decorations and an instrument, preparing for a celebration. Provenance: from...

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Lot n° 636

A Japanese Meiji period ivory monobloc sculpture, W 38,2 - H 11,5 cm - 982 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory monobloc sculpture, W 38,2 - H 11,5 cm - 982 g (+) Signed Nakagama Kynei Saku, the piece representing a plowing farmer. One of the most attractive highlights in the Nibajama collection. The artist used the natural form of...

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Lot n° 637

A skeleton holding a skull riding a toad, Meiji period, H 5,6 cm - 33 g (+)

A skeleton holding a skull riding a toad, Meiji period, H 5,6 cm - 33 g (+) Black stained engraving, signed Toshinao. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama...

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Lot n° 638

Three Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 5,2 cm - 5,7 cm - 5,4 cm (+)

Three Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, H 5,2 cm - 5,7 cm - 5,4 cm (+) A Japanese ivory okimono of a brush maker, black stained engraving, signed Munetsugu, Meiji period, H 5,2 cm - 52g Added, a ditto okimono of a storyteller, signed Seishu, Meiji...

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Lot n° 639

A Japanese ivory okimono depicting a fisherman, signed Seishu, H 14,5 cm (without the rod) - W 18,4 cm - 249 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono depicting a fisherman, signed Seishu, H 14,5 cm (without the rod) - W 18,4 cm - 249 g (+) Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama collection',...

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Lot n° 640

A Japanese ivory okimono of an artist contemplating his work, Meiji period, H 7,6 cm, 285 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of an artist contemplating his work, Meiji period, H 7,6 cm, 285 g (+) Black stained engraving, signed Sonim. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled...

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Lot n° 641

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, H 13 - W 11,5 cm / 325 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, H 13 - W 11,5 cm / 325 g (+) Showing a grain-grinding man while listening to his son asking a question, signed Ikkosai Seishu. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned...

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Lot n° 642

A Japanese ivory okimono of a farmer and his son, black stained, Meiji period, H 24 cm - 883 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a farmer and his son, black stained, Meiji period, H 24 cm - 883 g (+) Signed Hozan. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama collection',...

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Lot n° 643

Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period ivory okimono, H 8,4 - 12,6 cm / 280 - 502 g (+)

Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period ivory okimono, H 8,4 - 12,6 cm / 280 - 502 g (+) The first one depicts a man preparing for dinner, signed Shoko; the second shows a jolly fisher at rest, signed Shoko as well Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium....

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Lot n° 644

Three Japanese ivory okimonos illustrating daily life in Meiji period Japan, H 6,8 - 6 - 5,7 cm / 94 - 64 - 68 g (+)

Three Japanese ivory okimonos illustrating daily life in Meiji period Japan, H 6,8 - 6 - 5,7 cm / 94 - 64 - 68 g (+) The first one depicts a jolly landsman ready to pour his tea and is pleasantly entertaining with a colleague outside our sight, signed...

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Lot n° 645

A Japanese Meiji chryselephantine ivory and cherrywood okimono, H 32,5 - W 36,5 cm - total weight 1390 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji chryselephantine ivory and cherrywood okimono, H 32,5 - W 36,5 cm - total weight 1390 g (+) The sculpture represents a hunter carrying his catch, a monkey, and finding his way over a rickety tree trunk. Provenance: from a private collection...

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Lot n° 646

A Japanese Meiji ivory, stained horn, and copper okimono depicting a bunch of grapes W 21,3 cm - 242 g (+)

A Japanese Meiji ivory, stained horn, and copper okimono depicting a bunch of grapes W 21,3 cm - 242 g (+) On top of the leaf, a snail is searchin' its way. On a matching wooden base. Signed Yozan. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This...

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Lot n° 647

A Japanese ivory okimono of a peasant with a straw hat, late Meiji period, H 28 cm - 1314 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a peasant with a straw hat, late Meiji period, H 28 cm - 1314 g (+) Black stained engraving, signed Seiryo. Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled...

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Lot n° 648

Three Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, H 5,5 - 5,5 - 6,3 cm / 67 - 77 - 95 g (+)

Three Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, H 5,5 - 5,5 - 6,3 cm / 67 - 77 - 95 g (+) The first one represents a seated craftsman repairing a driving wheel, signed Seiwa; the second one depicts, given his facial expression, a man pulling beard hair from...

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Lot n° 649

A Japanese ivory okimono of a man scared of a snake coming from his basket, Meiji period, H 8,3 cm - 133 g (+)

A Japanese ivory okimono of a man scared of a snake coming from his basket, Meiji period, H 8,3 cm - 133 g (+) Signed Seiko Provenance: from a private collection in Belgium. This item is included in the commissioned private catalogue, titled 'The Nibajama...

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