IMPORTANTAND LARGE IVORY TUSK DECORATED WITH SHIBAYAMA.
Origin: Japan. Dynasty: Meiji period (1868-1912). Technique: Ivory, detailed carved Shibayama inlaid with mother-of-pearl, coralAnd colored stones, gold lacquer. Bordered on topAnd bottom with silver. Description: The section ofA mighty elephant tusk is richly decorated with dovesAnd mandarin ducks under blossoming cherry trees with peonies. In the backgroundA pagodaAnd the roof ofA temple, in the lower partAn eight-fold bridge overA pond with flowering irises.
The tooth hasA length ofAbout 37cmAnd was extended down to the height of 63cm. This part is covered with lacquerAnd ivory plates (partly fallen out). However, the decoration is so continuous that this transition is not visible . Measurement: Complete height with base 111cm, height tusk 63cm. Signature: Sign. in the form ofA seal: Shibayama Masayoshi. Condition B. Supplement: Fixed onA carved wooden plate. InAdditionA large, open-work carved wooden base on curved legs. DamagedAnd blemishes.
Provenance: -Private collection Hameln County.AcquiredAt the beginning of the 20th c. locally by the grandfatherAnd since then in family estate.