Japanese Carved Okimono Figure of a Man with Rabbits
DateMeiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Object NameOkimono Figure
Mediumivory
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 150 × 70 × 70mm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1947 by Mrs Colina M Grant.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS053102
About MeThis carved ivory okimono figure depicts a man holding a rabbit in a basket with two more rabbits at his feet.Okimono are small sculptures as equally charming as netsuke. They were also very much sought after and usually made by the same makers and artists who produced netsuke. As netsuke became obsolete during the late 19th century when many Japanese adopted Western dress, these artists concentrated their skills on creating okimono, making the Meiji period (1868 - 1912) the most prolific in okimono production.
Despite the small size of this sculpture it has been exquisitely executed and is typical of the fine examples of ivory carving produced during this period. Animals in baskets were particularly popular as a subject matter, which allowed the artist to demonstrate their skill at achieving intricate detail.
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Jugyoku
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Edo Period, late 19th century
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
