25th May, 2016 10:00

European & Asian Works of Art

 
Lot 101
 

101

~A JAPANESE INLAID IVORY SHAPED BOX AND COVER

~A JAPANESE INLAID IVORY SHAPED BOX AND COVER, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) of geometric shape, worked overall with basketweave inlay, further inlaid in relief with stained ivory, coral and mother-of-pearl of a bird amongst blossoming prunus and narcissus, the interior also with basketweave inlay 19.5cm wide

Sold for £1,600


 

~A JAPANESE INLAID IVORY SHAPED BOX AND COVER, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) of geometric shape, worked overall with basketweave inlay, further inlaid in relief with stained ivory, coral and mother-of-pearl of a bird amongst blossoming prunus and narcissus, the interior also with basketweave inlay 19.5cm wide