Asian Arts | Associations | Articles | Exhibitions | Galleries | Message Board



Message Board
Asian Art Forums

AsianArt.com Main Forum Message Index | Back | Post a New Message | Search | Private Mail | FAQ
Group: Message Board
Re: japanese okimono

Posted By: Guy
Posted Date: Dec 01, 2014 (08:49 AM)

Message
The name on the base reads 'HĂ´gyoku' (宝玉). This name (with the 1st kanji written in different ways) was used by ivory carvers during the Meiji era.
When using the description 'faux ivory' do you mean ox bone or another material?

Guy.

Post a Response

Responses:



Asian Arts | Associations | Articles | Exhibitions | Galleries | Message Board