Large Japanese Root Wood Okimono

Large Japanese Root Wood Okimono

A large 19th century Japanese carved root wood figure or Okimono.

Okimono is a term used to describe a standing ornament for display or decorative object.

This large piece of root wood tapers and at the top is carved the head and shoulders of a woman holding a small child.

The woman has a carved necklace and the child is holding a small flask in their right hand.

The okimono is in original condition with some old cracks running along the grain. (Circa 1880)

Height 62cm (24.4 inches)
Width 35cm (13.8 inches)
Depth 26cm (10.2 inches)