Japanese Carved Okimono Figure of a Man with a Fan
DateMeiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Object NameOkimono Figure
Mediumivory
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 180 × 60 × 50mm
Overall (Width x Depth): 65 × 52mm
Overall (Width x Depth): 65 × 52mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1968 by Miss V Thomson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000812
About MeOkimono are small sculptures often depicting working lives as well as figures in striking poses with strongly expressed emotions. Okimono production was prolific during the Meiji period (1868 - 1912) with many being exported to the West.
This male figure is wearing a robe and hat decorated wiith an abstract design including flowers and leaves.
He is holding a fan in his right hand and a gourd in his left hand.
A gourd is a type of dried fruit rather like a butternut squash which was hollowed out and used to carry personal items.
More About Me
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