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254 | BONHAMS AN INLAID SILVER MINIATURE RECTANGULAR CABINET
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Carved with an all-over design of a peacock and peahen among a
profusion of peony blossoms in low relief of gilt and silver, the hinged
double-doors opening to reveal three plain black-lacquered drawers,
unsigned; with a wood storage box. 20cm x 15.3cm x 10cm
(7 7/8in x 6in x 4in). (2).

£1,200 - 1,500
JPY170,000 - 210,000
US$1,500 - 1,900

418
A RECTANGULAR-ROUNDED SILVER
AND ENAMELLED BOX AND COVER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The hinged cover carved in relief and decorated with swirling stalks of
irises in green, turquoise, and white enamel, the stalks worked in silver
high relief; unsigned. 2.2cm x 7.8cm (1 5/8in x 3in). (2).

£800 - 1,200
JPY110,000 - 170,000
US$990 - 1,500

419
AN INLAID SILVER AND CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL VASE
By Nemoto, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Supported on a tall circular irregular shaped foot, hammered, chased
and inlaid with cloisonné enamel, the body executed in repoussé work
and low relief of silver, shibuichi and enamel with two large stems
of peony beneath bands of stylized butterflies interwoven among
chrysanthemum heads inlaid in gold flat inlay, the foot and neck with
foliate motifs worked in silver filigree and translucent repoussé enamel,
the shoulder applied with two handles in the form of confronted
mythological creatures; signed on the base Netmoto zo within two
overlapping silver cartouches. 17.5cm (6 7/8in) high.

£3,000 - 3,500
JPY410,000 - 480,000
US$3,700 - 4,300

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.