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Large Japanese One Piece Ivory and Shibayama Elephant
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Large Japanese One Piece Ivory and Shibayama Elephant

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this large ivory and Shibayama encrusted Elephant, the beast stands with his trunk down and is heavily decorated throughout with a good mix of butterflies, flowers, swags and beads , the main flanks are designed as Mon with a Phoenix in one and multi coloured hardstones to the reverse ,his head and lower body decoration is a typical Asian stle for an Elephant on parade , it is not common to get Shibayama Elephants carved from one piece of ivory quite this size, they are more commonly segmented when they get to this size and above, he is signed twice to the underside, probably by the ivory carver and the Shiabayma artist, a magnificent beast to grace your home !!!

The condition overall is delightful , no losses to the inlay and only light age related hairlines to the ivory.

Approximate sizes

Length 7.75" 20 cm

Height 4.5" 11.5 cm

Depth 3.25" 8.0 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item

Buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required.

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

Declaration

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

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SA392707
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 Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this large ivory and Shibayama encrusted Elephant, the beast stands with his trunk down and is heavily decorated throughout with a good mix of butterflies, flowers, swags and beads , the main flanks are designed as Mon with a Phoenix in one and multi coloured hardstones to the reverse ,his head and lower body decoration is a typical Asian stle for an Elephant on parade , it is not common to get Shibayama Elephants carved from one piece of ivory quite this size, they are more commonly segmented when they get to this size and above, he is signed twice to the underside, probably by the ivory carver and the Shiabayma artist, a magnificent beast to grace your home !!!
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The condition overall is delightful , no losses to the inlay and only light age related hairlines to the ivory.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
fig 1. LARGE JAPANESE ONE PIECE IVORY AND SHIBAYAMA ELEPHANT
fig 1. Large Japanese One Piece Ivory and Shibayama Elephant

Approximate sizes

Length 7.75" 20 cm

Height 4.5" 11.5 cm

Depth 3.25" 8.0 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item

Buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required.

For a further range of our 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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SA392707
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

Dealer Profile

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
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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