Details
A Shibayama-style ivory box and cover
modelled as a caparisoned elephant carrying a seated Hotei and attendants on his back and surrounded by numerous further figures playing musical instruments and holding fans, the details inlaid in mother-of-pearl, horn and wood -- 5½.in (14cm) high, (one figure loose, old wear).
See Illustration.
modelled as a caparisoned elephant carrying a seated Hotei and attendants on his back and surrounded by numerous further figures playing musical instruments and holding fans, the details inlaid in mother-of-pearl, horn and wood -- 5½.in (14cm) high, (one figure loose, old wear).
See Illustration.