Fine Japanese elephant ivory, coral, and mother-of-pearl inlaid helmet and Beshimi mask study signed, 19th century Lot 752

Lot 752

Mar 16, 2008 8:00AM ET

null / Philadelphia

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$300 - 500

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$650

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Fine Japanese elephant ivory, coral, and mother-of-pearl inlaid helmet and Beshimi mask study signed, 19th century

The helmet of Namboku-cho style inset with coral and mother-of-pearl, over a wood plank, joined to a somen to the underside, signed to the underside.

L: 1 1/4 in.