Williams Gallery West Collectibles - William Oates Jeffery Collection - Ivory Okimono and Other Ivory

The William Oates Jeffery Collection - Other Ivory Objects
Grouping of Four Ivory Geese 19th century AD collected in Japan circa 1930 SOLD Grouping of four well crafted, antique ivory long-neck geese. Expressive, flowing lines and wonderful engraved feather detail. Each bird is carved in a different pose. Please note, these pieces are Okimono, Japanese miniature sculpture, not netsuke or ojime.
All four waterfowl are signed. Artist unknown. average dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 1 3/8" long x 7/8" deep Lovely golden yellow patina. Excellent condition.
In addition to its usefulness as a domesticated animal, the goose is also known as a fierce fighter and excellent watchdog. Geese also appear in Japanese folk-tales.
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