Oriental Ceramics & Works of Art - 15th July 2005

Lot 103

A pair of Japanese shibayama tusk vases

Estimate £3,000 - £4,000

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Description

A pair of Japanese shibayama tusk vases, each inlaid in mother-of-pearl, ivory and coloured stones, decorated with birds perched in flowering trees and with butterflies above hibiscus, each raised on an elaborate carved wood stand. A few small losses to the inlay. Meiji 1868-1912, 41cm. (2)