Marine ivory - Signed Gyokushi 玉之 - A marine ivory okimono of Hotei with fan and scroll. - Meiji period (19th century)
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Description from the seller
A finely carved marine ivory okimono depicting Hotei walking while holding a fan in his left hand and a rolled scroll, with horn details, in his right. The fan and the kimono are finely engraved.
Signed Gyokushi 玉之 under the base.
Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Shichifukujin), is traditionally associated with abundance, happiness, and contentment. Often depicted as a wandering monk carrying his belongings in a cloth sack, he embodies generosity and good humor.
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. Natural ivory hairlines consistent with marine ivory and a section of the scroll cord is detached from the body. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
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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 finely carved marine ivory okimono depicting Hotei walking while holding a fan in his left hand and a rolled scroll, with horn details, in his right. The fan and the kimono are finely engraved.
Signed Gyokushi 玉之 under the base.
Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Shichifukujin), is traditionally associated with abundance, happiness, and contentment. Often depicted as a wandering monk carrying his belongings in a cloth sack, he embodies generosity and good humor.
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. Natural ivory hairlines consistent with marine ivory and a section of the scroll cord is detached from the body. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
--- 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---
473
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 Hotei with fan and scroll.
Height
12 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
4 cm
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