A PAIR OF JAPANESE IVORY VASES; A JAPANESE IVORY LOTUS TRAY AND A JAPANESE SILVER TEAPOT
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A PAIR OF JAPANESE IVORY VASES; A JAPANESE IVORY LOTUS TRAY AND A JAPANESE SILVER TEAPOT

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

Closed2 August 2011

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GBP 5,000

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A PAIR OF JAPANESE IVORY VASES; A JAPANESE IVORY LOTUS TRAY AND A JAPANESE SILVER TEAPOT
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
The small vases of ovoid shape and cylindrical covers, carved with figures in a continuous landscape scene; the tray shaped as two lotus leaves with a frog and a small crab perched on top; the silver teapot decorated with enamelled flowers, the ivory handle carved with a small mouse, mark to the base
The vases 2¾ in. (6.6 cm.) high, wood stands (4)