Lot 307
A good pair of Japanese ivory shibayama, white metal and enamel vases, each with tall waisted...
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Lot 307
A good pair of Japanese ivory shibayama, white metal and enamel vases, each with tall waisted...
Lot 307
Lot Description
A good pair of Japanese ivory shibayama, white metal and enamel vases, each with tall waisted four lobed neck and wavy shoulder, both with polychrome enamel between zoomorphic fish handles, the ovoid ivory body inlaid in mother of pearl, coral, coconut shell, etc., with perching birds on blossoming boughs, raised on enamelled domed four legged supports, 6.3" (16cm) high. (2).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Each is loose where ivory body joins base. White metal slightly tarnished. One has two minor bruises to shoulder. Blue to one handle of each vase.
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