A pair of ivory vases with Shibayama inlays, Japan, Meiji period, signed 正一 (Masakazu) in a mother-of-pearl cartouche, 24.5 cm high (with base) (damage, restorations and lacks)

Provenance: DognyAuction, Lausanne, 18 June 2019, lot 557

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

A pair of ivory vases with Shibayama inlays, Japan, Meiji period, signed 正一 (Masakazu) in a mother-of-pearl cartouche, 24.5 cm high (with base) (damage, restorations and lacks)

Provenance: DognyAuction, Lausanne, 18 June 2019, lot 557

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

Overall wear to the surfaces
Damage
Lacks
Extensive restorations
Some surface scratches
Some cracks
Traces of glue
Weight: 1254g (in total, both pieces)

This lot contains ivory and tortoiseshell. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.