Estate Sale Meiji period Japanese Okimono Lapidary Arts 5.5” Lily of the valley
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| Management number | 46633219 | Release Date | 2026/01/29 | List Price | $150.00 | Model Number | 46633219 | ||
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Estate Sale Meiji period Japanese Okimono Lapidary Arts Museum Quality carved 5.5” Lily of the valley c. 1800’s
In pristine condition. This is one of 8 different floral carvings that will be listed.
Japanese okimono, a decorative carving made the Meiji period (1868-1912). Okimono were purely ornamental objects designed for display in a home alcove known as a tokonom.
This is a Japanese floral okimono, Meiji period (c. 1880–1910).
Materials visible
• Leaves: carved hardstone (likely jadeite or bowenite/serpentine), dyed or naturally green
• Flowers (lily-of-the-valley): carved bells
• Stems: carved and tinted
• Base: turned wood base with collar of different elemental factors
• Soil detail: dark lacquered or stained material (often wood or resinous compound)
This mixed-material construction is hallmark Meiji craftsmanship and required multiple specialists.
This flower was extremely popular in late Meiji Japan, symbolizing:
• Purity
• Renewal
• Return of happiness
It was
| Category | Toys & Collectibles > Vintage & Antique Collectibles > Antique Collectibles |
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| Brand | None |
| Condition | Like new |
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