An inlaid ivory figural box and cover
Meiji period
(2)
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, QUEENSLAND
in the form of a large mallet, the cover surmounted by a seated figure of Daikoku holding his mallet and the figure of Ebisu seated on the handle holding an abacus, a small boy standing to one side, the carving with details applied in mother of pearl
(2)
17 cm high, 23 cm long
- Lot Sold $2,200 (Hammer Price)
- $2,684 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
A small plug on underside of cover where there is a fine hairline crack from the edge approx 1.5cm, a small chip to the back edge of the mallet held by Daikoku. The standing boy has the top of his pole missing. A crack over the left shoulder of Ebisu and down the front of his tunic to his waist with traces of glue around the neck where the head possibly repaired. A small chip to the Some fine vertical cracks on the sides of the box and over the rim.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |
