{"product_id":"japanese-carved-ivory-okimono-figure-many-characters-and-mythical-figures-meiji-period-signed","title":"Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono figure | Many Characters and Mythical Figures | Meiji period | signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Extensively Carved Ivory Okimono figure on wooden stand\u003cbr\u003eMany Characters and Mythical Figures \u003cbr\u003esigned to base \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptionally well carved piece that depicts the The Legend of the Oni and the Imperial Banner - the Oni representing demonic chaos and the success of Imperial authority represented in the banner\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003elate Meiji  period c.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 17cms (6 3\/4\") tall on stand\u003cbr\u003eApprox 7cms (2 3\/4\") wide on stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOkimono is 14.5cms (5 3\/4\") tall when off the stand\u003cbr\u003eOkimono is 6cms (2 1\/2\") wide when off the stand\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":49447805518052,"sku":"RA-0013666_C","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/okimono_figures_1a.jpg?v=1784509601","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/japanese-carved-ivory-okimono-figure-many-characters-and-mythical-figures-meiji-period-signed","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}