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248 | MASAMITSU: A FINE MOTHER OF
PEARL-INLAID LACQUER KOBAKO
WITH ‘MILLEFLEUR’ MOTIF
By Masamitsu, signed Masamitsu
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Of rectangular form, the box and cover with silver (marked) rims,
both decorated in high relief depicting various flowers of different
kinds of inlaid mother-of-pearl as well as carved marine ivory, the
interior with nashiji and an inset mother-of-pearl plaque signed
MASAMITSU – the artist was known for his fine inlays in Shibayama
style.

SIZE 7 x 16.5 cm
Condition: Two tiny losses at the cover, otherwise in excellent
condition, very remarkable given the fragile nature of this piece!
Provenance: US private collection.
Estimate EUR 3,000
Starting price EUR 1,500

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