Four-part with distinct cord runner. Ivory. In Shibayama pattern on both short ends four, respectively three round crest forms, depicting in very fine, coloured relief made of mother-of-pearl, malachite, red coral, and other medallions with various birds on blooming twigs like chrysanthemum, peony, camellia etc., one made only of daffodils in the round. On rectangular mother-of-pearl reserve signed: Shibayama. Cf. WraIndex p. 234 f. Height 8cm. Condition A/B. Minimal traces of use.
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