A Japanese silver and Shibayama style three-piece garniture

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A Japanese silver and Shibayama style three-piece garniture
comprising two flaring vases and a jar and cover, with dragon handles, the silver inlaid in ginbari enamel with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage, the ivory inlaid in mother of pearl and stained ivory with peonies and chrysanthemums issuing from rockwork, birds among blossoming branches and perched on torii -- 7¾in. (19.6cms) high, (some damages and losses).
See Colour Plate 2.

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