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BOXWOOD SCEPTER IN THE FORM OF A FOLDED BLADE OF BOXWOOD SCEPTER IN THE FORM OF AN OLD BAMBOO
GRASS BROOM
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) or Meiji era (1868–1912), 19th Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) or Meiji era (1868–1912), 19th
century century
The honey-toned boxwood carved as a long, slender blade of grass, The dark brown boxwood carved as an old broom made from a
folded at the tip to form the head of the scepter natural stem of bamboo, the subsidiary branches folded back to form
14 5/8in (37cm) long the head of the scepter
15 1/2in (39.5cm) long
US$1,000 - 1,500
US$1,200 - 1,800
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