6 Nov 2012
14:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street
Fine Japanese Art Afternoon Session
Back to auction 20023
Fine Japanese Art Afternoon Session
Back to auction 20023
A large ivory tusk vase and cover
By Yamauchi, Meiji Period
Boldly carved in relief with a continuous design of an elephant being attacked by five snarling tigers, the mammal gripping one predator by its trunk and stamping down a second underfoot, whilst a third tiger clambers over its back, two more prowling at its rear; the cover carved with two tigers and surmounted by a finial in the form of a monkey holding a branch of persimmon fruit, signed in a square reserve Yamauchi; supported on a detachable wood stand.
Overall 37.5cm (14¾in) high (3).
Boldly carved in relief with a continuous design of an elephant being attacked by five snarling tigers, the mammal gripping one predator by its trunk and stamping down a second underfoot, whilst a third tiger clambers over its back, two more prowling at its rear; the cover carved with two tigers and surmounted by a finial in the form of a monkey holding a branch of persimmon fruit, signed in a square reserve Yamauchi; supported on a detachable wood stand.
Overall 37.5cm (14¾in) high (3).
Sold for
£1,750
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 象猛虎図猿紐象牙彫花立 山内作 明治時代
Lot heading
Property from the Estate of an English collection
(lots 322-324)
(lots 322-324)
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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