Japanese Okimono of turtles
Japanese Okimono of turtles
POA
Description
Fine quality 19th century Japanese wood Okimono of a family group of turtles clambering on eachother. The well modelled marine reptiles with horn eyes finely carved on a naturalistic rocky-type base, the wood of fine colour and patina, signed “Soko” to base.Meiji period circa 1900
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|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Box wood |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Period | Early 1900s |
| Style | Classical |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Hallmark | Signed “Soko” on a mother of pearl oval reserve |
| Dimensions | 16cms w x 5.5cms h |
Product REF: 0354
