A Japanese Shibayama style model of a caparisoned elephant
A Japanese Shibayama style model of a caparisoned elephant

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A Japanese Shibayama style model of a caparisoned elephant
wearing a saddle cloth decorated with writhing dragons, the body draped with jewelled pendants, inlaid in mother of pearl, lacquer and hardstones -- 8in. (21.5cms) high, 19th century, carved wood stand, (terminal loose, some losses).
See Illustration.

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