Lot 20 , A Japanese silver, ivory and shibayama dish, Meiji period

A Japanese silver, ivory and shibayama dish, Meiji period, finely decorated in mother of pearl, abalone, tortoiseshell and ivory with a dragon form vase on a table containing chrysanthemums and other flowers, with a teapot below, on a gilt lacquered decagonal panel, the engraved silver and filigree work petal lobed border inset with ivory plaques decorated with flowers and foliage, unsigned, 24.7cm diameter
CITES Submission reference SZHKY2MA
£600-800

Condition:
The silver is tarnished and there’s some occasional light staining to the ivory plaques on the border, the central lacquer of plaque is a little bit warped but there is no cracks chips or restoration visible, otherwise in good condition. Total weight 408 grams

Sold for £3,600