A large ivory box naturalistically formed as a crab - image-1

Lot 784 Dα

A large ivory box naturalistically formed as a crab

Auction 1075 - overview Cologne
18.11.2016, 14:00 - Decorative Arts II
Estimate: 4.000 € - 5.000 €

A large ivory box naturalistically formed as a crab

Brass mountings, the eyes of red and orange coloured gems. Presumably a Japanese or Colonial carving with European mountings. The lock stamped "Made in Germany". H 12.3, W ca. 31 cm.
Japanese / German, late 19th C.