Boxwood Carvings - Ojime
Hand carved boxwood beads inspired by antique Japanese Ojime, the sliding bead on the cord of the Inro box. Made by contemporary Chinese master carvers, each Ojime may take up to four hours to complete. They range in size from 3/4 to 1 inch and have amazingly intricate detail.
Mice on Parasol
Oji0115
Two tiny mice cavort on a closed parasol. This Ojime has a smaller hole than most, which runs front to back at the top near the handle (not near the point of the parasol as it appears in the photo).
3 in stock
Crab
Oji0113
The crab Ojime is drilled from front to back, beginning just under the mouth.
3 in stock
Crouching Bird
Oji0110
This plump little bird has a vertical hole though the center of its back.
1 in stock
Owl on Branch
Oji0108
The owl on a branch Ojime has a hole running top to bottom through its head.
3 in stock
Sheep
Oji0100
The hand carved boxwood sheep Ojime has a vertical hole through the center of its back.
3 in stock
Scorpion
Oji0101
The boxwood scorpion Ojime rests on a leaf, and has a vertical hole behind its head.
3 in stock
Armadillo
Oji0099
The armadillo Ojime has a vertical hole through the center of its back.
3 in stock
Frog on Lily
Oji0096
This little frog on a lily pad has a vertical hole drilled through the center of its back.
3 in stock
Temple Lion #2
Oji0093
Temple Lion #2 is drilled top to bottom through the center of the back.
3 in stock
