The William Oates Jeffery Collection - Netsuke, Ojime, and other Ivory Objects

 3 Antique Ojime

Japanese Antique Ojime

Skull, Sphere, and Marble

18th or 19th century AD

SOLD

sphere and marble dimensions:

approx. 5/8" diameter

skull dimensions:

1" long x 3/4" wide x 5/8" high

Three antique ojime including an ivory sphere, a stone skull, and an ivory or bone marble.  Skull is nicely carved, and appears to be a monkey skull due to large brows and exaggerated features.  Sphere is hollowed and carved with geometric designs, with a metal insert for the twine, probably brass.  Marble is blood red and white with natural cavities.  Marble material is unusual, definitely organic, probably dyed. Color is exceptionally vivid.

Very Good Condition

 with minor wear from use.

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