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Japanese Carved Elephant Ball on Stand, Meiji Period - A finely carved Japanese okimono sphere depicting a continuous scene of elephants with riders, rendered in deep relief with intricate detailing to the hides, drapery, and landscape elements. The carving displays classic Meiji-period techniques, including layered relief work, stippling, and textural variation. Presented on a hand-carved hardwood stand. Height (with stand): approx. 4.25 in Sphere diameter: approx. 2.25 in THIS ITEM CANNOT BE EXPORTED FROM CANADA.