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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Details
An Ivory Cabinet**
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Rectangular, placed on a two-tier rectangular base pierced with chevro-shaped windows in upper interior and upper two sides, carved overall with lacey reserves of quail and millet; door pulls carved in the form of wasps; with wood case applied with related ivory plaques and rows of bone squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern
12 3/8 x 8¾ x 3 7/8in. (32 x 22.3 x 9.8cm.)
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Rectangular, placed on a two-tier rectangular base pierced with chevro-shaped windows in upper interior and upper two sides, carved overall with lacey reserves of quail and millet; door pulls carved in the form of wasps; with wood case applied with related ivory plaques and rows of bone squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern
12 3/8 x 8¾ x 3 7/8in. (32 x 22.3 x 9.8cm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is signed on the bottom of the cabinet and on the bottom of the stand Dai Nihon Osaka Tanaka Kinkosai chuzo