Winter Associates, Inc.

Shibayama pair. Meiji period, 7 5/8” h.- $500- $800 ESTIMATE

ASIAN: Pair of Shibayama decorated ivory tusks on custom stands, Japanese, Meiji period, each with flowering trees and birds on front to both sides, all similar but not matching, gilt decoration throughout along with inlaid Mother of Pearl and other decorative hardstone accents, mounted on matching carved and gilt decorated rotating wood bases, wear consistent with age and use including scattered loss of inlay, both with numerous age cracks to top and base, both sold as is, tusk only: 7 5/8" h., overall: 13 1/4" h. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ, WA, HI. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Bidding for this item is not available on LiveAuctioneers.com.]