Porcelain - A pair of porcelain okimono of a rooster and hen - Showa period (mid 20th century)
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A pair of porcelain okimono depicting a rooster and a hen, in white porcelain with a high degree of naturalistic rendering, dating to the Showa period in Japan, with tomobako, dimensions 16.5 × 12 × 7 cm, generally good condition with a small chip on the rooster’s tail, authenticated as original with a certificate from the Mastromauro Japanese Art Gallery (Milan, Italy).
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A pair of okimono depicting a rooster and a hen, finely modelled in white porcelain and distinguished by an high level of naturalistic rendering.
With tomobako.
Hen dimensions: 9.5 x 11 x 6 cm.
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.
The okimono are in good condition. Small chip on the rooster’s tail (picture n.3). Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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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 pair of okimono depicting a rooster and a hen, finely modelled in white porcelain and distinguished by an high level of naturalistic rendering.
With tomobako.
Hen dimensions: 9.5 x 11 x 6 cm.
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.
The okimono are in good condition. Small chip on the rooster’s tail (picture n.3). Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
72425
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
Showa period (mid 20th century)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
A pair of porcelain okimono of a rooster and hen
Height
16.5 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
7 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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