AN IMPRESSIVE SHIBAYAMA MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT Signed Sankei , Meiji Period (Late 19th Century) The kinji ground model of an elephant with an elaborate cloth and bejewelled headdress inlaid with flowers and beads in aogai , coral and other stained inlays, the tusks and the tasselled cord at the trunk in silver, in place of a howdah a silver filigree basket containing chrysanthemum, peony, wisteria, and cherry blossom in coloured enamels, a red lacquer inlaid panel on the underside signed Sankei 25cm. high
AN IMPRESSIVE SHIBAYAMA MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT Signed Sankei , Meiji Period (Late 19th Century) The kinji ground model of an elephant with an elaborate cloth and bejewelled headdress inlaid with flowers and beads in aogai , coral and other stained inlays, the tusks and the tasselled cord at the trunk in silver, in place of a howdah a silver filigree basket containing chrysanthemum, peony, wisteria, and cherry blossom in coloured enamels, a red lacquer inlaid panel on the underside signed Sankei 25cm. high
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