Japanese
A Rare Japanese Shibayama 'Imperial Falcon' Three-Case Ivory Inro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
ivory, mother of pearl, lacquer
3 1/4 x 0 1/2 in, 8.3 x 1.3 cm
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 CAD
Sold for: $7,500
Preview at: Heffel Vancouver
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Vancouver Island
The ivory inro with raised mother-of-pearl and inlay design of a pet falcon perched on a stand with feeding cup, tassels and rope on either side. Base with inlay signature Shibayama Kazuyuki. With a coral ojime and an ivory form manju netsuke containing butterfly and floral inlays, inset with a Shibayama label.
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