An Ivory and Shibayama Elephant
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The caparisoned and bejewelled elephant intricately inlaid in coral, stained ivory, mother-of-pearl and cowhorn in Shibayama style, with a lotus flower on its back and surmounted with a glass ball
26.5cm. high (including ball)
An Ivory and Shibayama Elephant
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The caparisoned and bejewelled elephant intricately inlaid in coral, stained ivory, mother-of-pearl and cowhorn in Shibayama style, with a lotus flower on its back and surmounted with a glass ball
26.5cm. high (including ball)
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