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MEIJI PERIOD
Details
An ivory tall cylindrical box and cover
Meiji period
Following the shape of a tusk, carved in relief with various skeletons jumping around in a pond playing with lotus pods, some engaging in different pursuits such as a game of go or playing the lute, the flat cover carved with lotus leaves and surmounted by a skull, with indistinct seal script mark, some chips
24 cm. high
Meiji period
Following the shape of a tusk, carved in relief with various skeletons jumping around in a pond playing with lotus pods, some engaging in different pursuits such as a game of go or playing the lute, the flat cover carved with lotus leaves and surmounted by a skull, with indistinct seal script mark, some chips
24 cm. high
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