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JAPANESE IVORY TUSK VASE
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- A Japanese ivory tusk vase and cover
A Japanese ivory tusk vase and cover early 20th century the cover surmounted by two immortals the vase carved in relief and applied with figures of boys and a man one boy emerging from a waterfall the base of the cover with two character signature 8.5in.; wood stand Estimate ?300-500 On the cover the immortal with the shaven head has losses to two fingers on his left and a metal pin inserted on thumb where it has been broken off half way down and there is also evidence of old glue around the feet where it has been re-stuck to the cover the base is not carved as one piece the two figures on each side obviously are applied the right figure of the boy has losses to three fingers the boy appearing from the waterfall is also sectional and has been re-glued messily he also has losses to tip of two of the fingers on his right hand boy standing to his left has a sectional left arm joined at the shoulder otherwise in good condition. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?420
- A pair of Japanese ivory tusk vases
A pair of Japanese ivory tusk vases both carved in bas-relief with lions and an elephant total height 8.25in; wood stands Estimate ?400-600 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?420
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