Japanese Art Online Auction

April 2626, 2018
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LOT 50

Lot 50

A Shibayama-Inlaid Ivory Netsuke of an Elephant, Meiji Period

A Shibayama-Inlaid Ivory Netsuke of an Elephant, Meiji Period
Lot 50 Details
A Shibayama-Inlaid Ivory Netsuke of an Elephant, Meiji Period

Signed 芝山, finely carved with small inlaid gemstones
height 1.4 in — 3.6 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Shibayama-Inlaid Ivory Netsuke of an Elephant, Meiji Period
  • A Shibayama-Inlaid Ivory Netsuke of an Elephant, Meiji Period
  • A Shibayama-Inlaid Ivory Netsuke of an Elephant, Meiji Period

CONDITION DETAILS

top detached, small loss to the lower panel on one side, missing small beads. natural cracking, overall in good condition

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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