Lot 193 , A large Japanese sectional ivory and shibayama style model of a ship, Meiji period, total length 58.5cm

A large Japanese sectional ivory and shibayama style model of a ship, Meiji period, the ship made of veneered sections of walrus and elephant ivory and with a dragon head prow, the deck with seven figures of bijin, musicians and crew, the borders decorated with dragons, birds and inlaid with turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and abalone, carved wood stand, total length 58.5cm
Estimate £2,000-3,000


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