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A SMALL PAIR OF IVORY, SILVER,
CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL
AND INLAID SHIBAYAMA VASES
The Shibayama work by Tomonobu for
Masayuki and Hideaki, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Of cylindrical form with tall everted necks
and elaborate splayed feet, the ivory body of
each vase decorated in typical Shibayama
style with birds perched and flying amidst
flowering seasonal shrubs, the neck and feet
of each vase inlaid with scrolling flowerheads
in coloured enamel, the body of each vase
signed within an oval rectangular shell-inlaid
reserve Tomonobu for the inlay and for the
metalwork on the base in gilt rectangular
reserve respectively Masayuki and Hideaki.
Each vase 16.8cm (6 5/8in) high. (2).
£2,500 - 3,000
JPY370,000 - 440,000
US$3,300 - 4,000
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please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.
