A Japanese tinted ivory vase the basic form trompe l'oeil-shaped like a bamboo trunk and alto relievo sculpted with birds sitting on bamboo bushes, on an exotic hardwood base, early Meiji, H 19 cm - weight c. 805 g, added a Chinese Canton ivory vase alto relievo sculpted with flower branches growing and blooming amidst whimsical rockeries, late Qing - early Republic, on an exotic hard wooden base with silver damask, H 28,2 cm - weight c. 1760 g. Added expertise report according to CITES legislation. For European Community use only.