Japanese Openwork Bone Carving of Birds and Foliage | Meiji Period

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Japanese finely carved bone ornament featuring intertwined birds and foliage, Meiji to early 20th century
360-degree view of an antique Japanese bone carving, showcasing intricately pierced birds and foliage details from all angles, Meiji to early 20th century.
Delicate openwork Japanese bone carving with birds in botanical surround, antique Meiji period piece
Intricately pierced Japanese bone sculpture showing birds among flowing leaves, circa 1890–1930
Small Japanese Meiji-era bone carving with detailed birds and natural floral motifs
Antique Japanese openwork bone carving with sculpted birds and foliage in high relief
Elegant Japanese decorative bone ornament with pierced bird and plant design, early 20th century
Museum-quality Japanese bone carving with birds and botanical detailing, Meiji to Taishō era
  • Japanese finely carved bone ornament featuring intertwined birds and foliage, Meiji to early 20th century
  • 360-degree view of an antique Japanese bone carving, showcasing intricately pierced birds and foliage details from all angles, Meiji to early 20th century.
  • Delicate openwork Japanese bone carving with birds in botanical surround, antique Meiji period piece
  • Intricately pierced Japanese bone sculpture showing birds among flowing leaves, circa 1890–1930
  • Small Japanese Meiji-era bone carving with detailed birds and natural floral motifs
  • Antique Japanese openwork bone carving with sculpted birds and foliage in high relief
  • Elegant Japanese decorative bone ornament with pierced bird and plant design, early 20th century
  • Museum-quality Japanese bone carving with birds and botanical detailing, Meiji to Taishō era
Japanese finely carved bone ornament featuring intertwined birds and foliage, Meiji to early 20th century
360-degree view of an antique Japanese bone carving, showcasing intricately pierced birds and foliage details from all angles, Meiji to early 20th century.
Delicate openwork Japanese bone carving with birds in botanical surround, antique Meiji period piece
Intricately pierced Japanese bone sculpture showing birds among flowing leaves, circa 1890–1930
Small Japanese Meiji-era bone carving with detailed birds and natural floral motifs
Antique Japanese openwork bone carving with sculpted birds and foliage in high relief
Elegant Japanese decorative bone ornament with pierced bird and plant design, early 20th century
Museum-quality Japanese bone carving with birds and botanical detailing, Meiji to Taishō era

Japanese Openwork Bone Carving of Birds and Foliage | Meiji Period

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Japan
Material: Finely carved bone
Period: Meiji to Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1930 CE)

Description

This beautifully carved Japanese bone ornament presents an intricate openwork scene of intertwined birds and flowing foliage, executed with impressive delicacy. Deeply pierced sections create a striking sense of depth, movement, and natural rhythm. The birds are rendered with graceful elongated bodies and softly curved wings, while the surrounding floral motifs cascade in elegant layered forms. Warm surface tones highlight the fine detailing across feathers and botanical elements. Sculpted fully in the round, the piece invites appreciation from every angle.

This miniature carving reflects Japan’s long-standing tradition of refined bone and ivory craftsmanship, produced during the late Meiji and early Taishō periods for collectors and luxury decorative purposes.

Features

- Finely carved Japanese bone ornament

- Openwork composition with birds and botanical motifs

- Deep three-dimensional piercing and sculptural relief

- Smooth polished surface with warm natural patina

- Compact and elegant display form

- Meiji–early 20th-century craftsmanship

Cultural Significance

Small-scale carvings have been central to Japanese artistic tradition, celebrating nature, technical mastery, and symbolic storytelling. Birds among foliage evoke themes of harmony, vitality, and seasonal beauty. During the Meiji period, works like this were prized as collector’s curios and export luxuries, embodying Japan’s flourishing decorative arts heritage.

Condition

Excellent antique condition with minor age-related wear. Carving remains sharp and stable with no major losses. Natural surface variations enhance authenticity and character.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 2.5 in
Width: 1.75 in

Age

Late 19th–Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1930 CE)

Learn More

Explore the symbolism of birds in Japanese art and seasonal culture: Birds in Japanese Prints

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Japan
Material: Finely carved bone
Period: Meiji to Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1930 CE)

Description

This beautifully carved Japanese bone ornament presents an intricate openwork scene of intertwined birds and flowing foliage, executed with impressive delicacy. Deeply pierced sections create a striking sense of depth, movement, and natural rhythm. The birds are rendered with graceful elongated bodies and softly curved wings, while the surrounding floral motifs cascade in elegant layered forms. Warm surface tones highlight the fine detailing across feathers and botanical elements. Sculpted fully in the round, the piece invites appreciation from every angle.

This miniature carving reflects Japan’s long-standing tradition of refined bone and ivory craftsmanship, produced during the late Meiji and early Taishō periods for collectors and luxury decorative purposes.

Features

- Finely carved Japanese bone ornament

- Openwork composition with birds and botanical motifs

- Deep three-dimensional piercing and sculptural relief

- Smooth polished surface with warm natural patina

- Compact and elegant display form

- Meiji–early 20th-century craftsmanship

Cultural Significance

Small-scale carvings have been central to Japanese artistic tradition, celebrating nature, technical mastery, and symbolic storytelling. Birds among foliage evoke themes of harmony, vitality, and seasonal beauty. During the Meiji period, works like this were prized as collector’s curios and export luxuries, embodying Japan’s flourishing decorative arts heritage.

Condition

Excellent antique condition with minor age-related wear. Carving remains sharp and stable with no major losses. Natural surface variations enhance authenticity and character.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 2.5 in
Width: 1.75 in

Age

Late 19th–Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1930 CE)

Learn More

Explore the symbolism of birds in Japanese art and seasonal culture: Birds in Japanese Prints

Discover more historical statues, carvings, and sculptural artworks: Statues, Figures & Ancient Carvings

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