A pair of ivory tusk vases
Meiji Period
Each retaining the natural contour and carved on the exterior with various types of birds in a lush flowering landscape below a band of billowing clouds, the fitted wooden base embellished with gilt lacquer floral sprays (lacking lower section); together with an ivory, stag antler and driftwood montage fashioned as a rocky landscape with a figure standing on a bridge above cresting waves, all on a conforming wooden base (losses).
6in (15.3cm) high [vases]
Each retaining the natural contour and carved on the exterior with various types of birds in a lush flowering landscape below a band of billowing clouds, the fitted wooden base embellished with gilt lacquer floral sprays (lacking lower section); together with an ivory, stag antler and driftwood montage fashioned as a rocky landscape with a figure standing on a bridge above cresting waves, all on a conforming wooden base (losses).
6in (15.3cm) high [vases]
Sold for
US$ 4,270
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art
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