Lot Essay
A similar, larger example was sold in the these rooms, 18th May 2012, Lot 185.
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Details
An Ivory and Shibayama Elephant
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The caparisoned and bejewelled elephant intricately inlaid in coral, stained ivory, mother-of-pearl and cowhorn in Shibayama style, with a lotus flower on its back and surmounted with a glass ball
26.5cm. high (including ball)
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The caparisoned and bejewelled elephant intricately inlaid in coral, stained ivory, mother-of-pearl and cowhorn in Shibayama style, with a lotus flower on its back and surmounted with a glass ball
26.5cm. high (including ball)
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.