Are you sure it is Japanese? Not relative but Japan had no native elephants and I don't get a Japanese vibe. Maybe Chinese or Thai?
And give use the size, please.
Could you take pictures against a clear background? It is hard to see it against the carpet. Thanks.
Depending on size, could be a glass holder - to keep from knocking it over.
That is quite elegant - a lovely piece. I can see a lady in a big skirt sitting in the middle surrounded by elegant gentlemen!
Mine, too. We all had glamorous Mom's who liked to dress up and go out for the evening. Dad enjoyed going, too.
I have a larger piece like yours. Sides may be a little taller that they call a muffin plate. Well ratz, can't find the picture right now,
The middle one does not appear to be a mask.
What is the size? what does the back look like?
I even quit looking knowing the temptation to suggest improvements.
Celebrating the 'Day of the Dead.'
The mouth opening is usually an ashtray but the only smoke escape I see is the nose.
Does it have a use? The first name does not look like Barbara...
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Kiko, broken handle or not, the work on that set is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
You might want to consider A&O in Atlanta. They usually have a number of Asian pieces. Our mailing address is: Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery...
Could we see the whole piece?
Look like NYC now little traffic and few people :-(
Those look like the same pot - same pictures - maybe from one seller with two IDs in China. However, they are similar.
These will be VERY difficult to ID. The lady leg was the most commonly used stem and the etchings were done by the thousands. Your best hope is...
Separate names with a comma.
