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A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji…
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Melbourne
Date:
4-Dec-2016
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Description:
A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, exquisitely decorated in gold, coral, mother-of-pearl and depicting various birds including fowl and auspicious red crested cranes amidst wild flowers and wispy grasses, set in rosewood bases with lappet borders. Height 23.5 cm
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Category:
Oriental: Ivory