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AN INLAID GILT-BRONZE MODEL OF A SEATED MONKEY
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Seated and wearing a short jacket, clutching his left foot as he cries
out in pain, his right hand originally holding an implement (lacking), his
garment decorated on the reverse in flat-relief of gold and silver with
stylized cherry blossoms, dandelions and leaves; unsigned.
15.7cm (6 1/8in) high.

£5,000 - 7,000
JPY690,000 - 970,000
US$6,200 - 8,700

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A TALL BALUSTER BRONZE VASE
By Hoshinsai, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated on the bronze body in chiselling and high-relief inlay of gilt,
copper and bronze with three implements associated with the bugaku
(traditional imperial music and dance performance), consisting of a
Ranryo-o mask, sho (vertical panpipes) and a tasselled bachi (stick);
signed on the reverse with chiselled characters Hoshinsai zo with
round seal. 38.5cm (15 1/16in) high.

£2,000 - 3,000
JPY280,000 - 410,000
US$2,500 - 3,700

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please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.