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Finely Carved Japanese Okimono on Stand

Offered by: Tishu

Description
An antique Okimono (Japanese means artsy display ornament object) displayed on a small custom wood stand from Meiji Period circa early 2oth century. The ball form was finely carved out of a light colored wood. It depicts twelve zodiac animals intertwined together, yet each animal decorated with bead eyes can be easily discerned. The piece is inset with a miniature plaque with the artist's name, which is illegible to us, so the authorship still needs to be deciphered. A small but wonderful object of vertu.
The ball itself is 2" in diameter.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	wood
Condition:	Good. minor surface wear and fine scratches in keeping with age and nature of the object
Creation Date:	early 20th century
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	356543

Dimensions

H.	2.75 in;	Diam.	2 in;
H.	6.99 cm;	Diam.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.