Okimono of a mouse with shakudo-washed eyes and whiskers resting contentedly on a feather fan; cast seal-form signature in a rectangular cartouche; Bronze; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 11 inches (27.9 cm) long.

A boxwood okimono of a group of chestnuts (one peeled exposing its inner seed) and an exotic nut resembling a peony blossom with overlapping pods; acompanied by its original inscribed tomobako; 19th century; Japan. 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) long.

Fine boxwood okimono of a cockerel and hen perched on a stone lantern; hen is pecking at a sprig of ivy at their feet; excellent detail to texture of feathers and feet; their bodies are arranged in a circle following the shape of the lantern; double-inlaid horn pupils; Boxwood; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 8.75 inches (22.2 cm) high.

Okimono of a kneeling karako holding a ball at his side with one hand and resting his other hand on his lap; dated the second month of the forty-first year of the Meiji period; Wood; Japan. 2.88 inches (7.3 cm) high.

A pair of okimono portraits of the Kasahara couples; each realistically carved from a single block of hinoki wood; inscribed identifications of the couples; signed by the artist, Kobayashi Teigo; dated autumn of 1943, Showa period; Japan. The heights are 16.25 inches (41.50 cm) and 13.25 inches (33.75 cm) respectively. Original inscribed wooden Kobako; attached with a receipt from the artist, four original photographs of the couples as models and finished sculptures, and two postcards illustrating the artist's works at various exhibitions.

An ivory okimono of Sennin riding on a wave; mother-of-pearl inlaid signature plaque; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan; 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) high.

An ivory okimono, carved from a solid tusk exposing the white interior in contrast with areas of the original exterior; skillfuly carved design of kneeling boy feeding millet seeds to a family of geese; signed Mitsuyoshi; Tokyo school; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 19.75 inches (50.2 cm) long.

A fine ivory okimono of a nude mother nursing a boy infant in a reclining relaxed manner; stained hair and facial features for effect with carved rectangular cartouch containing seal script signature of the artist, Tadaon; ivory; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) long.

An ivory okimono of a crab; realistically carved and textured carapace, abdomen, and mouth; stained movable eyes; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) long.

An ivory okimono of a clam (carved from a single solid block at the tip of the ivory tusk ) with seven Gods and Goddess of Fortune carved within in openwork; signed; ivory; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 6 inches (15.2 cm) long.

A model of a white horse in full regalia made for presentation to the imperial family; finely-chased metal fittings; green glass (simulating jadeite) ornaments; gold foil straps and decorations with bells attached; silk and lacquered wood saddle with mon (family crest); tama emblem on back; horsehair mane and tail; Gesso; Meiji; Japan. 22 inches (55.9 cm) high; 23 inches (58.4 cm) long.

Last updated 20/05/2004 Michelle Lin