Sale 08AS02 | Lot 2010

Japanese Ivory Covered Box; Together with a Shibayama Table Screen

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art
Japanese Ivory Covered Box; Together with a Shibayama Table Screen

Lot Details

Lot 2010
Japanese Ivory Covered Box; Together with a Shibayama Table Screen
Late 19th century
Of cylindrical form, the exterior deeply carved with faces with various expressions and masks, conforming lid; Together with a Shibayama Table Screen. Inset with mother-of-pearl and lacquered with bird and flower design. Height of larger 7 1/4 inches.

Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for $1,500 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Shrinkage to ivory screen, top right corner of frame has a chip, both feet reglued, small areas of mother-of pearl loss.
Box-Base reglued, crack in base reglued.


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Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for $1,500 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10am EDT
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