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A pair of small Shibyama and white metal vases
19th century
with slender flaring necks, everted foliate rims and dragon handles, inlaid in mother-of-pearl, coral and stained ivory with birds amongst wisteria, blossoming branches and a butterfly amongst chrysanthemums tied to canes, the metal bodies with inlaid enamel floral decoration -- 6 5/8in. (16.8cms) high, mother of pearl signature tablet, (one ivory panel split).
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19th century
with slender flaring necks, everted foliate rims and dragon handles, inlaid in mother-of-pearl, coral and stained ivory with birds amongst wisteria, blossoming branches and a butterfly amongst chrysanthemums tied to canes, the metal bodies with inlaid enamel floral decoration -- 6 5/8in. (16.8cms) high, mother of pearl signature tablet, (one ivory panel split).
See Illustration. (2)
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