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Lot 308

Lot 308

A Japanese Meiji period shibayama-decorated ivory tusk vase. Having a wavy white metal rim over...

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Lot 308

Lot Description

A Japanese Meiji period shibayama-decorated ivory tusk vase. Having a wavy white metal rim over relief decoration of a two-handled tripod koro issuing prunus blossom and flowers in mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, and stained ivory, a further flowering plant to the reverse, two-character mother-of-pearl seal mark, over conforming white metal foot rim and a petal-shaped hardwood stand, 10.25", (26cm) high.

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Cracks to ivory: two to rim circumference, two vertical. One piece of stained mother-of-pearl missing to koro. One internal flaw is disguised externally by one of the plants.

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