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Okimono: Samurai1999.13.0001A (1999.13.0001A)
21 x 12.4 x 9.5 cm (310 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Late Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1890s – 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono (a decorative sculpture) of a very detailed Samurai, late Meiji period, signed Kogetsu, 9" high, fine patina...
Period: Late Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1890s – 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono (a decorative sculpture) of a very detailed Samurai, late Meiji period, signed Kogetsu, 9" high, fine patina...
Okimono: Sword1999.13.0001C (1999.13.0001C)
8.6 x 1.3 x .8 cm (4 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Late Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1890s – 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono (a decorative sculpture) of a very detailed Samurai, late Meiji period, signed Kogetsu, 9" high, fine patina...
Period: Late Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1890s – 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono (a decorative sculpture) of a very detailed Samurai, late Meiji period, signed Kogetsu, 9" high, fine patina...
Okimono: Monkey Trainer1999.13.0002 (1999.13.0002)
15.5 x 6.8 x 6.6 cm (175 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Late Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1890s – 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono group of a monkey trainer and his monkey, late Meiji period, signed Kogetsu , 6 3/4" h...
Period: Late Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1890s – 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono group of a monkey trainer and his monkey, late Meiji period, signed Kogetsu , 6 3/4" h...
Carving: Guanyin (Kannon, Kuanyin, Avalokiteshvara)1999.13.0003 (1999.13.0003)
32.9 x 12.5 x 10 cm (880 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 17th – 18th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Chinese boxwood carving of Guanyin (Kuan Yin), 17th/18th centiry, Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, 13 1/2" H...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 17th – 18th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Chinese boxwood carving of Guanyin (Kuan Yin), 17th/18th centiry, Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, 13 1/2" H...
Okimono: Raiden, Shinto God of Thunder, and Son1999.13.0007 (1999.13.0007)
15.3 x 7.7 x 6.9 cm (150 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1868 – 1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A fine Japanese boxwood okimono of Raiden, carrying his son on his shoulder, signed Kogetsu, Meiji period, 6" H...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1868 – 1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A fine Japanese boxwood okimono of Raiden, carrying his son on his shoulder, signed Kogetsu, Meiji period, 6" H...
Okimono: Toad1999.13.0008 (1999.13.0008)
15.5 x 8.6 x 6.2 cm (131 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Late Edo Period (1603-1868) - Early Meiji Period (1868-1912); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a toad with inlaid eyes, 6" L, signed Masanao. Masanao Ise-Yamada was a renowned netsuke maker, who also produced okimono...
Period: Late Edo Period (1603-1868) - Early Meiji Period (1868-1912); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a toad with inlaid eyes, 6" L, signed Masanao. Masanao Ise-Yamada was a renowned netsuke maker, who also produced okimono...
Okimono: Entwined Sambiki Saru (Wise Monkeys)1999.13.0010 (1999.13.0010)
7.6 x 6.6 x 6.5 cm (104 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Edo Period (1603-1868); Mid 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of entwined Saru (monkeys) with inlaid eyes (horn), signed Homin, 3 3/4" high Monkeys are of frequent occurrence in Japanese fine arts and decorative arts...
Period: Edo Period (1603-1868); Mid 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of entwined Saru (monkeys) with inlaid eyes (horn), signed Homin, 3 3/4" high Monkeys are of frequent occurrence in Japanese fine arts and decorative arts...
Carving: Lohan (Rakan) Tama Badra1999.13.0015A (1999.13.0015A)
14 x 7.1 x 6.6 cm (136 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A fine Chinese boxwood (huangyang) carving of the ascetic (Lohan - one of 500 Buddhist Disciples) Tama Badra, an emaciated skeletal figure, in seated position, 18th C...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A fine Chinese boxwood (huangyang) carving of the ascetic (Lohan - one of 500 Buddhist Disciples) Tama Badra, an emaciated skeletal figure, in seated position, 18th C...
Ruyi, Scepter: Dragons1999.13.0016 (1999.13.0016)
32.1 x 9 x 6.1 cm (144 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols
Description: "A finely patinated Chinese Ruyi (Jui) of finely carved boxwood, 18th C., 12 1/2" long. The term Ruyi is Chinese and refers to a curved scepter-like emblem of rank used in court ceremonies...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols
Description: "A finely patinated Chinese Ruyi (Jui) of finely carved boxwood, 18th C., 12 1/2" long. The term Ruyi is Chinese and refers to a curved scepter-like emblem of rank used in court ceremonies...
Carving: Lohan (Rakan) Nandimitra1999.13.0018 (1999.13.0018)
21 x 14.7 x 11.4 cm (745 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A fine Chinese boxwood carving of the ascetic (Lohan - one of the retinue of 500 Buddhist Disciples) Nandimitra (NAN-T' I-TO-LO-CH'ING-YU), an emaciated skeletal figure, in seated position holding a sacred book in his left hand...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A fine Chinese boxwood carving of the ascetic (Lohan - one of the retinue of 500 Buddhist Disciples) Nandimitra (NAN-T' I-TO-LO-CH'ING-YU), an emaciated skeletal figure, in seated position holding a sacred book in his left hand...
Okimono: Entwined Sambiki Saru (Wise Monkeys)1999.13.0019 (1999.13.0019)
9.4 x 6.5 x 5 cm (84 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1880
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of entwined Sambiki Saru (apes) who are the attendants of Saruta Hiko no Mikoto or Koshin, the God of the Roads, they are: Mizaru, with hands over his eyes, who sees no evil; Kinkazaru, covering his ears, who listens to no evil; and Iwazaru, his hand on his mouth, who speaks no evil, 4" high, Meiji period, c...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1880
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of entwined Sambiki Saru (apes) who are the attendants of Saruta Hiko no Mikoto or Koshin, the God of the Roads, they are: Mizaru, with hands over his eyes, who sees no evil; Kinkazaru, covering his ears, who listens to no evil; and Iwazaru, his hand on his mouth, who speaks no evil, 4" high, Meiji period, c...
Okimono: Rat Catcher1999.13.0020 (1999.13.0020)
6.8 x 4.9 x 4.9 cm (45 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1868 - 1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimomo of the Rat Catcher, signed Masayume, Meiji period, 2 3/4" x 2". The rat is associated with Daikoku, one of the Shichi Fuku Jin (Seven household Gods, or Gods of Luck) The rat has been held to have an emblematic and moral meaning in connection with Daikoku's bag, and which like all other riches, requires constant care and watch to prevent it from dwindling away under the tooth of the parasite...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1868 - 1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimomo of the Rat Catcher, signed Masayume, Meiji period, 2 3/4" x 2". The rat is associated with Daikoku, one of the Shichi Fuku Jin (Seven household Gods, or Gods of Luck) The rat has been held to have an emblematic and moral meaning in connection with Daikoku's bag, and which like all other riches, requires constant care and watch to prevent it from dwindling away under the tooth of the parasite...
Okimono: Tiger2000.20.0002 (2000.20.0002)
8.7 x 6.1 x 5.5 cm (89 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Late Edo Period (1603-1868) - Early Meiji Period (1868-1912); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A rare Japanese boxwood Okimono of a tiger, 19th Century, signed Masanao, height 3 inches. This Okimono (a decorative sculpture) was produced by Masanao-Ise/Yamada, Masano Suzuki (Masanao I)...
Period: Late Edo Period (1603-1868) - Early Meiji Period (1868-1912); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A rare Japanese boxwood Okimono of a tiger, 19th Century, signed Masanao, height 3 inches. This Okimono (a decorative sculpture) was produced by Masanao-Ise/Yamada, Masano Suzuki (Masanao I)...
Okimono-Style Netsuke: Boy2000.20.0004 (2000.20.0004)
5.2 x 5.2 x 5.1 cm (45 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Edo Period (1603-1868); 1800-1825
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Description: "Tonsured boy- seated barefoot, soles together, index finger of right hand on cheek- holding upside-down oni mask behind...
Period: Edo Period (1603-1868); 1800-1825
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Description: "Tonsured boy- seated barefoot, soles together, index finger of right hand on cheek- holding upside-down oni mask behind...
Okimono-Style Netsuke: Traveler2000.20.0005 (2000.20.0005)
6.2 x 5.3 x 5 cm (61 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Edo Period (1603-1868); 1800-1825
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Description: "Head wrapped, left hand on knee, right hand behind him on sack. Squatting with ivory demon head poking out of sack, and wooden carved demon with inlaid ivory eyes and teeth...
Period: Edo Period (1603-1868); 1800-1825
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Description: "Head wrapped, left hand on knee, right hand behind him on sack. Squatting with ivory demon head poking out of sack, and wooden carved demon with inlaid ivory eyes and teeth...
Okimono: Woman with Basket of Fruit2000.20.0006 (2000.20.0006)
14.9 x 7.4 x 6.9 cm (134 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1868 - 1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "Woman with Fruit. Skirts tucked up, basket in right hand, looking at fruit in left hand. Wind whips headscarf...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1868 - 1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "Woman with Fruit. Skirts tucked up, basket in right hand, looking at fruit in left hand. Wind whips headscarf...
Okimono: Fisherman2000.20.0007 (2000.20.0007)
13.8 x 7.4 x 7.3 cm (196 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1868 - 1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono (decorative sculpture), very detailed fisherman with an octopus on his shoulder, Meiji period, signed Kogetsu, 6" high, fine patina...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 1868 - 1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono (decorative sculpture), very detailed fisherman with an octopus on his shoulder, Meiji period, signed Kogetsu, 6" high, fine patina...
Figurine: Recumbent Elder2000.20.0008 (2000.20.0008)
15 x 6.1 x 4.8 cm (75 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th - 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A finely detailed Chinese boxwood carving of a recumbent elder with fish, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, 6 inches long...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th - 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A finely detailed Chinese boxwood carving of a recumbent elder with fish, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, 6 inches long...
Figurine: Recumbent Woman2000.20.0009A (2000.20.0009A)
17.8 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm (88 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A finely detailed and unusual Chinese boxwood carving of a recumbent woman upon a leaf, nursing her baby, with fitted wood stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 8 inches long...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A finely detailed and unusual Chinese boxwood carving of a recumbent woman upon a leaf, nursing her baby, with fitted wood stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 8 inches long...
Okimono: Kannon (Guanyin, Kuanyin, Avalokiteshvara)2001.07.0001 (2001.07.0001)
36.1 x 8.8 x 7.1 cm (637 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Late 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese Okimono of Kannon, boxwood, extremely well defined, with flowing robes, jewels and eight headed crown, the face with a serene expression, all upon a double lotus base, signed Utochika with kakihan (a seal that embellishes the signature), 19th century, Meiji period, 14...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Late 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese Okimono of Kannon, boxwood, extremely well defined, with flowing robes, jewels and eight headed crown, the face with a serene expression, all upon a double lotus base, signed Utochika with kakihan (a seal that embellishes the signature), 19th century, Meiji period, 14...
Crystal Ball Stand2001.07.0003B (2001.07.0003B)
6.9 x 6.4 x 5.9 cm (63 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood stand, carved to form chrysanthemums, foliage and buds, surmounted by a crystal ball...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood stand, carved to form chrysanthemums, foliage and buds, surmounted by a crystal ball...
Okimono: Bijin (Beautiful Woman) with Child2001.07.0004 (2001.07.0004)
22 x 9.6 x 8.2 cm (725 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Late 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a bijin (beautiful woman) with her karako (child) both watching their cat playing, the bijin barefoot, the karako wearing a sagemono (literally 'wear thing' meaning anything suspended from the obi), finely carved overall, signed Hidari Mori with kakihan (a seal that embellishes the signature), Meiji period, 19th century, 9" H...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Late 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a bijin (beautiful woman) with her karako (child) both watching their cat playing, the bijin barefoot, the karako wearing a sagemono (literally 'wear thing' meaning anything suspended from the obi), finely carved overall, signed Hidari Mori with kakihan (a seal that embellishes the signature), Meiji period, 19th century, 9" H...
Figurine: Recumbent Woman2001.07.0005 (2001.07.0005)
15.8 x 7.8 x 5.2 cm (116 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 19th century, 1780 - 1911 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A finely detailed and unusual Chinese boxwood carving of a recumbent woman on a partly gnarled leaf, late Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, 6" L...
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 19th century, 1780 - 1911 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A finely detailed and unusual Chinese boxwood carving of a recumbent woman on a partly gnarled leaf, late Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, 6" L...
Okimono: Cockerel2001.07.0006A (2001.07.0006A)
12.6 x 8.9 x 7.1 cm (274 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Circa 1868-1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a cockerel and hen, the eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the pupils amber, both realistically carved with voluminous feathers, 19th century, Meiji period, the hen 3 7/8" H and cockerel 5" H...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Circa 1868-1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a cockerel and hen, the eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the pupils amber, both realistically carved with voluminous feathers, 19th century, Meiji period, the hen 3 7/8" H and cockerel 5" H...
Okimono: Hen2001.07.0006B (2001.07.0006B)
9.9 x 8.3 x 4.9 cm (95 g)
Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Circa 1868-1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a cockerel and hen, the eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the pupils amber, both realistically carved with voluminous feathers, 19th century, Meiji period, the hen 3 7/8" H and cockerel 5" H...
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Circa 1868-1912
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a cockerel and hen, the eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the pupils amber, both realistically carved with voluminous feathers, 19th century, Meiji period, the hen 3 7/8" H and cockerel 5" H...
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