Antique
Japanese Ivory Okimono
Father & Son
Sing
and Dance
signature: unsigned,
Circa: late 19th Century
H. 5.25in.(13cm),
W. 2 in.(5cm), D. 1.75in.(4.5cm)
Condition:
very good! A
joyful rendering of the old and the young joined together in identical exuberance,
this lively okimono depicts a scene of playful tenderness between a father and
his son. It is carved from a cream colored ivory that is fine, dense and well
marked with striations and an unctuous polished surface. The work is masterfully
made, superlative in characterization and subtle expressiveness. As they celebrate
with drum and new toy in a festival day. The work exemplifies the superb naturism
during the Meiji period. It is highly detailed and firmly cut with particular
richness in the handling of the child’s face, clothing and cropped hair.
Sold
to Private Collection
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