A Shibayama-style lacquer and ivory tray
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The rectangular tray with lobed corners and designed in gold and brown takamakie, hiramakie, hirame and inlaid ivory with Hondaka sen'nin holding his alms bowl from which emerges his dragon companion in a cloud of smoke, the border decorated with scrolls and clouds of smoke, fundame rim and nashiji underside
14 3/8 x 19 7/8in (38.5 x 50.5cm)
Estimate:
US$ 4,000 - 6,000
£2,500 - 3,800
3,000 - 4,500
Category:
Asian Art
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