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260 | A FINE MINIATURE SHIBAYAMA-INLAID
IVORY DISPLAY CABINET WITH STAND
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Of rectangular form and relatively large size, carved from ivory with
gilt metal fittings, finely inlaid in the Shibayama style with mother-
of-pearl, tortoiseshell, and coral with geese and sparrows in flight,
a peacock on a craggy rock, chrysanthemums and other flowers, a
falcon perched on a blossoming plum tree, wisteria, and leafy vines,
with drawer handles and a lock in partly gilt shakudo. On an original
black and gold lacquered base.

Cabinet SIZE 23 x 22.7 x 10.3 cm, total HEIGHT 34.7 cm
Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and some natural
age cracks, few minor losses to the base.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 3,000
Starting price EUR 1,500

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