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What does Shibayama mean in Japanese?
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In Japanese, shibayama literally means “lawn mountain.” The term, however, usually refers to the art of inlaying carved pieces of natural materials like horn, seashells, ivory or wood into a larger work crafted out of wood, lacquer or another material. Find a variety of shibayama decorative objects and furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus ~ Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler
19th Century Japanese Shibayama Lacquered Inlay Charger, Meiji Period
Located in London, GB
19th Century Shibayama Lacquered Inlay Charger, Meiji Period, Japan
A decorative 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Large Antique Japanese Shibayama Inlaid Elephant Trainers Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Japanese Shibayyama inlaid coffee table
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Japanese Shibayama Inlaid Rural Colelcting Water Jug Hardwood Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Japanese Shibayyama inlaid side table
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
ANTiQUE JAPANESE SHIBAYAMA INLAID ELEPHANT HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Japanese Shibayyama inlaid side table depicting Elephants
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
JAPAN 1890 Shibayama Carved Cards Holder In With Genuine Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Shibayama cards case holder.
This is a lovely late 19th century Imperial Japan, Gold
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
$1,123 Sale Price
25% Off