24th Nov, 2015 10:00
Decorative Works of Art
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A JAPANESE 'SHIBAYAMA' WORK IVORY FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT
A JAPANESE 'SHIBAYAMA' WORK IVORY FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
the young beast carved striding and with curved trunk, caparisoned with beaded mesh and fringing, with flower, butterfly and bird inlaid howdah blanket, signature panel under one foot
18.5cm long
Sold for £3,100
A JAPANESE 'SHIBAYAMA' WORK IVORY FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
the young beast carved striding and with curved trunk, caparisoned with beaded mesh and fringing, with flower, butterfly and bird inlaid howdah blanket, signature panel under one foot
18.5cm long
Auction: Decorative Works of Art, 24th Nov, 2015
