Page 239 - Fine Japanese Art October 28, 2020 Galerie Zacke

245 | A SHIBAYAMA-INLAID IVORY HAND MIRROR
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) LENGTH 24 cm
Condition: Several age cracks to the ivory, otherwise in good
The hand mirror finely inlaid in typical Shibayama style with condition with absolutely no losses to the inlays whatsoever.
mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, green-stained ivory, and gilt with Provenance: British collection.
two sparrows (suzume), one in flight and the other perched on a
wisteria branch, and a butterfly, the handle with flowers and leafy Estimate EUR 1,500
vines. Starting price EUR 750

246 | A GOLD-LACQUERED MOTHER OF PEARL-
INLAID KOBAKO WITH LOTUS FLOWERS
Japan, 19th century

The box and cover of rectangular form with metal-lined rims, both
with a gold lacquer kinji ground, the cover and sides decorated
with lotus flowers and leaves in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e,
the flowers and buds inlaid in mother-of-pearl, the underside and
interior with nashiji.
SIZE 4.4 x 13.3 cm

Condition: Original and very good condition with expected wear to
lacquer as well as minor surface scratches.
Provenance: French private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

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