Japanese Works of Art - 14th November 2018
Lot 947
A JAPANESE IVORY SHIBAYAMA-STYLE LETTER OPENER MEIJI 1868-1912 The long shaft decorated with...
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £250
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Description
A JAPANESE IVORY SHIBAYAMA-STYLE LETTER OPENER
MEIJI 1868-1912
The long shaft decorated with birds and insects amongst flowers, painted in gold takamaki-e and with details inlaid in mother of pearl, coral and horn, the large handle carved with an hai-riyo dragon, a dog, a minogame, a crab and a cicada, their eyes inlaid in horn, unsigned, 46cm.