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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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An Lacquer and Shibayama Elephant
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The caparisoned wood elephant decorated in gold, silver, black and red hiramaki-e, nashiji, crushed shell and inlaid in mother-of-pearl and coral in Shibayama style, with an ivory lotus flower on its back surmounted by a glass ball, the caparison elaborately decorated with dragons, the lotus flower lifts to reveal and gilt copper compartment
32.5cm. high (including ball)
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The caparisoned wood elephant decorated in gold, silver, black and red hiramaki-e, nashiji, crushed shell and inlaid in mother-of-pearl and coral in Shibayama style, with an ivory lotus flower on its back surmounted by a glass ball, the caparison elaborately decorated with dragons, the lotus flower lifts to reveal and gilt copper compartment
32.5cm. 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.