Ivory Okimono of a Standing Elephant, Meiji Period

Decorated in the Shibayama style, the silk brocade howdah cloth with geometric carved border and fringe motif, elaborate inlaid decoration to the surcingle and caparison, the whole surmounted by an open lotus blossom, signature to one foot.

9.75 x 14 x 4.5 in.

Estate of Vail Kerr Benz, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Overall loss to inlaid shells and stones; one ear with chip.

$400 - 600