An elephant ivory and marine ivory footed vase, Japan, Meiji period, signed 義明 (Yoshiaki) under the base, 20 cm high (restorations)

An elephant ivory and marine ivory footed vase, Japan, Meiji period, signed 義明 (Yoshiaki) under the base, 20 cm high (restorations)

Overall wear to the surface
Some surface scratches
Splits
Restorations, visible glue traces
The base of the foot is not perfectly "aligned" to the overall
Lacks the majority of the "ring" between the foot and the base
Some nicks
Weight: 604g

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