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Subject:Okimono details and/or artist's identity from signature
Posted By: Brody Mon, Nov 22, 2021 IP: 174.64.2.169
Hey I'm curious if you guys can help me narrow down the details on this piece of okimono. It's seems original Meiji, definitely natural materials: either "ivory", bone, or horn. It's 4 inches in height and with no holes, so I believe it's safe to call okimono, not netsuke. Painted, the black of the hair has faded significantly. It's really quite striking.

I had hoped to find information about the artist from their signature, I think it's:

大洋 or Taiyō (means ocean?)

But I haven't been able to find a carving artist by this name. I hope y'all find this interesting, and please let me know if you have some ideas!







Subject:Re: Okimono details and/or artist's identity from signature
Posted By: I.Nagy Tue, Nov 23, 2021
The　大洋　as Japanese given name has the following readings,
Hiromi, Daimi, Daihiro, Hiroyo etc.

The best book for identification of Netsuke carvers;
Lazarnik George
Netsuke & Inro Artists
Price: $400-$600
(I can't afford it)

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Okimono details and/or artist's identity from signature
Posted By: Stan Tue, Nov 23, 2021
Mid-20th century or newer.

Cheers,
Stan

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