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AN IMPRESSIVE SHIBAYAMA MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT
Signed Sankei, Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
The kinji ground model of an elephant with an elaborate cloth and bejewelled headdress inlaid with flowers and beads in aogai, coral and other stained inlays, the tusks and the tasselled cord at the trunk in silver, in place of a howdah a silver filigree basket containing chrysanthemum, peony, wisteria, and cherry blossom in coloured enamels, a red lacquer inlaid panel on the underside signed Sankei
25cm. high

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