A Shibayama style, silver mounted koro and cover

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A Shibayama style, silver mounted koro and cover
with shaped feet, dragon handles and bird finial, the body inlaid in mother of pearl, tortoiseshell and stained ivory with birds and butterflies among peonies and blossoming branches, the silver inlaid in coloured enamels with further stylised flower sprays and foliage -- 7in. (19.6cms) high, red lacquer signature tablet.
See Colour Plate 9.

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