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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Details
A pair of Shibayama-style ivory tusk vases
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Both decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl, coral, colored ivory and lacquer with a design of birds among flowers on one side and beauties beneath wisteria on the opposite, each with silver mount, the wood stands comprising four legs on lobed bases decorated with confronting phoenixes in gold lacquer
18in. (45.7cm.) high including the stands (2)
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Both decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl, coral, colored ivory and lacquer with a design of birds among flowers on one side and beauties beneath wisteria on the opposite, each with silver mount, the wood stands comprising four legs on lobed bases decorated with confronting phoenixes in gold lacquer
18in. (45.7cm.) high including the stands (2)
Provenance
In the previous owner's collection in the United States since the 1960s
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.