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A GOLD-LACQUER ROUNDED RECTANGULAR
RYOSHIBAKO (DOCUMENT BOX) AND COVER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The inrobuta (flush-fitting lid) with a rich e-nashiji ground decorated
in shades of gold and shell takamaki-e with highlights of kirikane with
trailing flowering bush clover, the design continuing over the lid and
over all four sides of the box, beneath a gold-lacquer 16-petalled
kikumon (chrysanthemum crest) appearing prominently on the lid, the
interior and underside of rich nashiji, the rims mounted with silver, two
sides of the box applied with a silver and gold chrysanthemum crest
fitted with a silvered-metal ring attachment to accommodate the purple
silk cords; unsigned; with a lacquered-wood storage box.
14cm x 25.5cm x 19.5cm (5½in x 10in x 7 5/8in). (3).

£5,000 - 6,000
JPY760,000 - 910,000
US$6,800 - 8,200

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
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