Marine ivory - Signed Gyokushi 玉之 - A marine ivory okimono of a man with a puppet. - Meiji period (19th century)
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Description from the seller
A marine ivory okimono depicting a man wearing a wide, decorated kimono, shown holding a puppet suspended by fine strings.
The sculpture depicts a street performer or puppeteer (ningyō-tsukai, 人形使い), a subject cherished in Japanese iconography due to its connection to popular theatre and storytelling traditions.
Signed Gyokushi underneath the base.
The okimono is in good condition. Natural ivory hairlines. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.
--- We will pack your item with the utmost care and entrust it to DHL or FedEx for delivery within 1–3 days.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer..
This item cannot be sold outside the EU---
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA marine ivory okimono depicting a man wearing a wide, decorated kimono, shown holding a puppet suspended by fine strings.
The sculpture depicts a street performer or puppeteer (ningyō-tsukai, 人形使い), a subject cherished in Japanese iconography due to its connection to popular theatre and storytelling traditions.
Signed Gyokushi underneath the base.
The okimono is in good condition. Natural ivory hairlines. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.
--- We will pack your item with the utmost care and entrust it to DHL or FedEx for delivery within 1–3 days.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer..
This item cannot be sold outside the EU---
425
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (19th century)
Artist
Signed Gyokushi 玉之
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Marine ivory
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
A marine ivory okimono of a man with a puppet.
Height
21 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
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