1764956

19th century Japanese Shibayama jade container #1764956

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
19th century Japanese Shibayama jade container #1764956
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Edo period Japanese Shibayama green nephrite container decorated with marvelous miniature carvings of jade, carnelian, coral, etc., with floral and crane design. On custom wood pedestal. Superlative miniature work of art and very rare as is done in jade, semi-precious stone, usually not carved in Japan!. Estimated value: $4.500. Provenance: Dr. Veleanu's jade collection, the author of the collectors book: "Jade, 5000 BC to 1912 AD, Guide to collectors".
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent. No damages.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Circa 1850</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Japan</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:5 inches (12.5 cm.)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:2 inches (5 cm.)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:3.2 inches (8 cm.)</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:19th century Japanese Shibayama jade container </td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Jade, carnelian, coral</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr>
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