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121 | TOSHIMUNE: A FINE OKIMONO OF A RESTING MAN 122 | AN INLAID
WOOD
By Toshimune, signed Toshimune and kakihan AND IVORY
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) OKIMONO OF A
TOY PEDDLER

The okimono consisting of three parts and depicting a resting man holding a Japan, Meiji period
parasol and lying on a bed. His robe is finely decorated, and his expression is (1868-1912)
very well crafted. In front of him is a smoking and tea set. Signed in a mother of
pearl plaque TOSHIMUNE with kakihan on the underside of the man.
Fine ivory carving of a man
Entire composition HEIGHT 9.5 cm, LENGTH 10.3 cm selling various toys, among
them a cat puppet, a Fugu
Condition: The handle of the parasol has been reattached. Otherwise excellent on a trolley and a Daruma
original condition. doll, all neatly inlaid in
Provenance: British collection. Shibayama style with various
materials such as stained
Toshimune was a fine okimono maker. His name is recorded in the Tokyo ivory, tsuishu lacquer, horn
Sculptors’ Society from 1904 to 1910. and mother-of-pearl. Note
the four-lobed hardwood
Auction comparison: Compare to another okimono by the artist in similar style base with its distinct ivory
sold by Bonhams, Asian Works of Art, 20 August 2011, San Francisco, lot 6465. feet.
Estimate EUR 1.500,- LENGTH 13 cm
Starting price EUR 750,-
Condition: Excellent
condition with fine patina,
some wear and traces of
use.
Provenance: British
collection.
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

123 | AN IVORY BIWA
LUTE BOX

Japan, Meiji period
(1868-1912)

The instrument is finely
carved of two pieces
forming the base and the
lid. The strings and some
elements of décor are inlaid
in silver and neatly incised
with swastika and other
emblems. The ivory has
patinated nicely to a golden-
yellow tone.
LENGTH 13.5 cm

Condition: Superb condition
with minor wear and one
silver string slightly loose.
Provenance: From an English
private estate.

Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

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