{"product_id":"japanese-carved-ivory-okimono-figure-father-and-son-fisherman-1","title":"Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono figure | Father and Son Fisherman","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Carved Ivory Okimono figure | Father and Son Fisherman\u003cbr\u003esigned to base in red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptionally well carved piece with very fine facial expression, fingers and toes definition and fine pattern work in the robes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003elate Meiji  period c.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 15.5cms (6\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 6cms (2 1\/3\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eSigned to base - unable to discern signature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Okimono?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn okimono (置物) is a Japanese term for a decorative art object, typically a sculpture or ornament, that translates to \"object for display\". These pieces, made from materials like wood, ivory, bronze, and ceramics, were popular during the Meiji period (1868–1912) and are often displayed in a home's tokonoma alcove. Common subjects include animals, mythical creatures, deities, and scenes from daily life, with many created by skilled artisans for both domestic display and export to Western markets.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Netsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ivory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia has had a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" class=\"c5aZPb\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\"\u003eban on ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eimports since 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. As a result this item is not available for overseas shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roundabout Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49172469612772,"sku":"RA-0010903_C","price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/okimono_man_boy_1a.jpg?v=1760326774","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/japanese-carved-ivory-okimono-figure-father-and-son-fisherman-1","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}