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Rare Japanese Ivory Shibayama Inlaid Card Case Meiji Period 1868-1912
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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Rare Japanese Ivory Shibayama Inlaid Card Case Meiji Period 1868-1912

19th century
Description

As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to be able to offer this fine quality very unusual Japanese ivory card case , very cleverly carved from a solid section of ivory and then shibayama inlaid with 25 insects formed from various semi-precious stones, we have shown the incredible detail of some of the insects in the later photos.

The case is in superb original condition in a lovely mellow ivory colour with no cracks or repairs , all of the shibayama insects remain intact , a real must have for either Japanese or card case collectors.

Approximate Max sizes

Height 4.25" 11 cm

Width 3" 7.5 cm

Depth 12 mm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item , buyers from outside the EU will be responsible for the costs of any export licences if required,we only use expert couriers to provide this service.

For our entire range of ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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SA243860
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to be able to offer this fine quality very unusual Japanese ivory card case , very cleverly carved from a solid section of ivory and then shibayama inlaid with 25 insects formed from various semi-precious stones, we have shown the incredible detail of some of the insects in the later photos.
fig 1. RARE JAPANESE IVORY SHIBAYAMA INLAID CARD CASE mEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
fig 1. Rare Japanese Ivory Shibayama Inlaid Card Case Meiji Period 1868-1912

The case is in superb original condition in a lovely mellow ivory colour with no cracks or repairs , all of the shibayama insects remain intact , a real must have for either Japanese or card case collectors.

fig 2. RARE JAPANESE IVORY SHIBAYAMA INLAID CARD CASE mEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
fig 2. Rare Japanese Ivory Shibayama Inlaid Card Case Meiji Period 1868-1912

Approximate Max sizes

Height 4.25" 11 cm

Width 3" 7.5 cm

Depth 12 mm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item , buyers from outside the EU will be responsible for the costs of any export licences if required,we only use expert couriers to provide this service.

For our entire range of ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA243860
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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