A Japanese Meiji carved ivory tusk section lidded box, natural oval form, the lid with an inset carved panel, lion to one side and elephant the other, the body with a full encircling band of carved decoration, includes three lions attacking an elephant, the fitted lid with a further lion and rabbit finial, a section of ear absent, remains of stained detail to the carving. 11.6 cm x 9.8 cm x 14 cm