Wood - A pair of carved wood seated cats with curled tails - Showa period (mid 20th century)
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A pair of carved wooden okimono depicting seated cats with curled tails, in good condition and originating from Japan from the Showa period, made of wood with approximate dimensions 12 cm high, 8 cm wide and 6 cm deep, provided with an original certificate of authenticity.
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A pair of wooden sculptures depicting two seated cats, rendered with soft forms and with their tails elegantly wrapped along their bodies. The faces, with half-closed eyes, display a serene, almost smiling expression, emphasized by fine incisions defining the whiskers and features.
The patina, enriched with warm reddish tones, enhances the forms and gives depth to the surface.
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 is in good condition. There are slight signs of wear consistent with age. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
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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 wooden sculptures depicting two seated cats, rendered with soft forms and with their tails elegantly wrapped along their bodies. The faces, with half-closed eyes, display a serene, almost smiling expression, emphasized by fine incisions defining the whiskers and features.
The patina, enriched with warm reddish tones, enhances the forms and gives depth to the surface.
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 is in good condition. There are slight signs of wear consistent with age. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
804-05
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
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
A pair of carved wood seated cats with curled tails
Height
12 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
6 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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