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 beast richly caparisoned with beaded mesh and horn harnessing, the howdah blanket with flower filled panels, surmounted by a finely carved peony bloom, signed under one foot
34cm long
Sold for £7,000
A JAPANESE 'SHIBAYAMA' WORK IVORY FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
the beast richly caparisoned with beaded mesh and horn harnessing, the howdah blanket with flower filled panels, surmounted by a finely carved peony bloom, signed under one foot
34cm long
Auction: Decorative Works of Art, 24th Nov, 2015
