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A MARQUETRY CABINET
Taisho era (1912-1926), early 20th century
Rectangular and fitted with seven drawers and a hinged door,
opening to reveal three additional recessed drawers, decorated
overall in veneer of various shades and inlaid with geometric
flourishes, the interior lacquered black, the bronze fittings carved with
floral scroll, on a later fitted wood stand
41 1/2 x 29 3/4 x 14in (105.41 x 75.5 x 35.5cm) (excluding stand),
54 x 29 3/4 x 14in (137.1 x 75.5 x 35.5cm) overall

US$3,000 - 4,000
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A HARDWOOD PALM SHRINE
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Circular and carved on the interior on one half with the bodhisattva
Fugen (Samantabhadra) on his elephant, the other half with Monju
(Manjusri) on his lion, traces of pigment, the exterior carved with
chrysanthemum and leaves
3in (7.5cm) diameter

US$1,500 - 2,500
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A STANDING FIGURE OF THE BODHISATTVA JIZO
(KṢITIGARBHA)
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century
Of yosegi-zukuri (joined-block), hollow construction, the figure shown
standing in a static pose, leaning slightly forward and holding a wish-
granting jewel and a shakujo (staff with jingles), the robes decorated
with floral and geometric patterns in gold lacquer, the eyes inlaid
in crystal, the separately carved halo decorated with a lotus flower
encircled by flaming jewels and pierce-carved clouds, the figure set
on a lotus stand supported by a three-register base carved with
cloud formations and peony and keyfret friezes
42 7/8in (108.8cm) high overall, 24 1/8in (61.3cm) (figure only)

US$8,000 - 12,000

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