EXQUISITE Japanese ivory SHIBAYAMA ELEPHANT Meiji

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EXQUISITE Japanese ivory SHIBAYAMA ELEPHANT Meiji Item Description FREE INSURED SHIPPING INSIDE THE U.S. for BUY-IT-NOW!! This is a SUPERB, ANTIQUE Japanese carved ivory Okimono elephant figure - circa 1880, Meiji period.It is carved from a single, solid piece of genuine elephant ivory tusk - guaranteed, grain is clearly visible.A WONDERFUL depiction of an elephant with one leg in the air, trumpeting with his head high up - the ivory is SUPERBLY carved with every wrinkle of the skin and trunk visible, very fine detail and finish.It is MASTERFULLY inset in SHIBAYAMA style with pink coral, tortoise shell, mother-of-pearl and other stones inset into the body and the blanket on its back. It is mounted on a wood base.Condition is EXCELLENT.It measures 6" tall on the stand and 5" by itself x 2 7/8" wide. Enjoy the bidding and please view our other auctions for other interesting items we post daily. DUE TO MANY PROBLEMS WITH NEW EBAYERS, BIDDERS WITH 10 FEEDBACKS OR LESS MUST CONTACT US PRIOR TO PLACING A BID. FAILING TO DO SO WILL FORCE US TO REJECT YOUR BID PLEASE NOTE: MANY OF MY HIGH-DOLLAR ITEMS ARE BEING OFFERED TO BIDDERS (AFTER THE AUCTION ENDED) AS 'SECOND CHANCE OFFER' - I RARELY OFFER MY ITEMS THROUGH THE 'SECOND CHANCE' OPTION - IF YOU GET SUCH AN OFFER, IT MAY BE A SCAM, PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY THROUGH ONE OF MY ITEMS (NOT THROUGH THE MAIL WHICH WOULD LOOK LIKE IT CAME FROM E-BAY) TO MAKE SURE IT IS A LEGIT OFFER - DO NOT TRY TO ANSWER THE MAIL, IF ITS NOT LEGIT, JUST DELETE IT. Shipping & Payment Must be received within 7 days unless otherwise agreed with us or sale may be voided, and a non-paying bidder form will be filed without exception. Payment must be in US Dollars. We accept: PAYPAL (confirmed address only), MONEY ORDERS , BANK WIRE TRANSFER , PERSONAL CHECKS (please allow 5-10 days for personal check to clear). Florida resident, please add sales tax to the final bid price ( shipping cost is not taxable) INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE : We are not accepting paypal payment from international bidders unless agreeing to accept shipping charges with USPS global express, UPS, FedEx or DHL. Buyer pays shipping and handling fee Free shipping for buy it now option inside the U.S Please note: Second chance offer or best offers items will pay shipping. Also t will be an additional $2 for returned signature for items over $250 that were paid by Paypal (shipping within the US) USA : We ship usps priority mail w/delivery confirmation (all shipments can be tracked online). (Usually a 2-3 day delivery, Hawaii & Alaska 5-7 days). (we try to ship same day of payment unless paid with personal check) International bidders : By USPS Global express mail Email us before the auction ends for an estimate of shipping and insurance fees to your country. You can also research shipping methods at the official USPS website: http://ircalc.usps.gov/ You are responsible for making sure that items purchased are legal for import into your country, and for any import duties or taxes imposed by your country. We are not responsible for items that may be seized by your country's customs offices. If you need our help in any way, or have questions, we will do our best to assist you. BUYER AGREES TO ACCEPT ALL RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE IF DECLINING SHIPPING INSURANCE. Please contact us if You wish to use other carrier and We will be happy to do that for You. Also, We can use Your account to ship Your items. YES! WE COMBINE AUCTIONS TO SAVE YOU MONEY ON SHIPPING! (Please let us know if You intend to bid on more items). WE USE CRATERS AND FREIGHTERS FOR SHIPPING OUR LARGE ITEMS ( LARGER THAN USPS SIZE OR EXTREMELY FRAGILE) Buyers who wish to pick up in person are welcome to do so Affordable Auction Management and Image Hosting Solution... read more

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