Lot 688 D‡α

An ivory and mother-of-pearl Shibayama lidded box. Late 19th century

An ivory and mother-of-pearl Shibayama lidded box with large peony and chrysanthemum blossoms on a ground of small cherry blossoms, at the sides reserves filled with blossoms in a similar technique. One peony blossom lost. Late 19th century.
Height 5.1 cm; 87 x 16 cm