Lot 341
  • 341

Défense en ivoire sculpté Japon, Epoque Meiji (1868-1912)

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • ivoire
à décor de deux dragons évoluant dans les flots tumultueux, la crinière et les écailles finement sculptées, les yeux incrustés de nacre, marque à quatre caractères en cachet en relief et une autre gravée

Condition

Good condition with the exception of a minute natural flaw and associated 0,5cm age crack to the tip end. The ivory bears a fine patina.
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