GROUP Carved from mammoth ivory, gilded and inlaid with opals, turquoise, horn and coral, decorated with dormice climbing up a hillside on which crabs are attached. Mounted on a wooden plinth with acorn-shaped feet. (Minor damage and losses; the dormouse may need reattaching). Japan, late Meiji period, c. 1900. A CARVED MAMMOTH IVORY GROUP, JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD, CA. 1900. HEIGHT (TOTAL) 18.5 CM (7 1/4 IN.)