"Meiji "chasaji" Tea Measure Carved Dormouse And Pomegranate, Shibayama, 19th Century "
Exceptional tea measure carved with a dormouse with horn-encrusted eyes and detailed fur nibbling at the seeds of an open pomegranate. On the concave part, a mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration in Shibayama technique represents a peony branch and a butterfly. Perfect condition, no missing parts or cracks! Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912 Dimensions 14cm x 4.7cm x 1.8cm Weight 49g Price: €1600 Material: Ivory Length: 14cm Width: 4.7cm Depth: 1.8cm