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- Japanese Okimono Sculptures
Related to the miniature netsuke carvings are larger, non-functional, purely decorative sculpture known as okimono (which literally translates as "object for placement") usually displayed in the tokomono or alcove. When the Japanese began wearing Western fashion with pockets during the Meiji period (1868-1912), they no longer needed the netsuke toggles and sagemono containers. As a result, many netsuke carvers also began carving larger sculptures to cater to the interests of the prosperous merchants who emerged as the new connoisseur class and patrons of the arts, and to meet the huge demand for Japanese curios or souvenirs in the Western world, especially in the late 19th century. The West craved exquisitely crafted and unique artefacts from Japan. The Japanese government at this time also helped the okimono trade through their
okimono of drummer, signed Ariyuki or Kaneyuki or Teruyuki or Mitsuyuki � okimono d'un joueur de tambour, signee Ariyuki ou Kuneyuki ou Teruyuki ou Mitsuyuki � Meiji period (1868-1912) � ivory � From the Collection of Bruce and Dorothy Brown, Given by their son Tony Brown, AGGV 2005.034.005
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