A JAPANESE IVORY, MOTHER OF PEARL, HONGMU AND LACQUER TWO-FOLD SCREEN
Lot 164

A JAPANESE IVORY, MOTHER OF PEARL, HONGMU AND LACQUER TWO-FOLD SCREEN

MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

Closed18 August 2015

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GBP 2,250

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A JAPANESE IVORY, MOTHER OF PEARL, HONGMU AND LACQUER TWO-FOLD SCREEN
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Decorated overall with carved tree branches, flowers and birds on a blue lacquer panel, the reverse also decorated with flying birds on a black lacquer panel, on castors
Each fold 73 in. (185 cm.) high; 33 ¼ in. (84.5 cm.) wide

Specialist note

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.