A Japanese horn and shibayama style vase, Meiji period, 19th century, of tapered form and sealed with on the underside with clear glass, an unusual horn vessel featuring shibayama style inlay and lacquer work. Spring blossom, sprays of flowers and cranes in Takamaki-e (high relief lacquer) and red crested cranes and flowers in inlaid shell and corals. Unsigned, 29 cm high, 11 cm diameter,