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Lot 141

Okimono Japanese Carved Figure, Meiji Period

Live — closing Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET

Estimate
$200–$500
Starting bid
$60
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About this lot

Origin: Japan, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 8 1/2 in.

Condition: Bucket has a Shortened Handle

Additional Information: This Japanese okimono figure captures a seasoned laborer mid-stride—an older man in a robe and cap, bucket in one hand and mallet in the other, with a pouch at his waist ready for the day’s work. His posture is deliberate and grounded, every carved line in the robe and tools reinforcing a life shaped by effort, discipline, and skill. Mounted on a wood base, the figure carries a steady, unshakable presence.

There’s nothing ornamental about him—this is grit carved into form. The balance of weight, motion, and detail turns a simple subject into something commanding, embodying the strength and quiet intensity that define the best of Japanese okimono craftsmanship.

Lot details

Lot
141
Category
Display Objects › Figurines › Carvings › Decorative Objects
Estimate
$200–$500
Starting bid
$60
Bids
0
Bidding closes
Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
Starting bid $60
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