Bidspirit auction | Japanese Meiji Period Carved Organic

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Organic Material Box with Giraffes -   A finely crafted round box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868–1912), made of a luxury organic material, decorated with delicate engraved imagery of three giraffes—an unusual and exotic motif typical of export art of the period. The lid features a raised central medallion with a giraffe head, with blackened engraved lines enhancing depth and detail. A unique collector’s piece reflecting the Meiji era fascination with foreign subjects for Western markets. Suitable for collectors of Japanese art and period decorative objects. : the box does not close tightly (not airtight). Item may have flaws. For a detailed condition report, please contact the auction house. All lots are sold “As is” and “Where is”. Antiques Haifa Auction House provides condition reports for valuable items as a courtesy to assist in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot — whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalogue or elsewhere — shall be construed as a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. Completed condition reports are posted as an additional image with the lot. Antiques Haifa Auction House does not provide refunds.