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47 Y Ф 47
A GOLD-LACQUER FOUR-CASE INRO
WITH AN IVORY NETSUKE
The inro by Koma Koryu,
Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
The inro lacquered on the mura-nashiji ground
with a peacock displaying its tail, in gold and
silver takamaki-e with mother-of-pearl details,
the interior of nashiji, signed Koma Koryu
saku, 7cm (2¾in) high; the ivory netsuke of a
small bird perched on two overlapping lotus
leaves, unsigned; and a silvered metal ojime
cast with birds.

£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 220,000
US$1,300 - 2,000

48 Y Ф
AN INLAID WOOD SHIBAYAMA
TONKOTSU (TOBACCO BOX)
WITH TWO NETSUKE
Edo period (1615-1868), late 19th century
Of cylindrical form, covered with clear lacquer
and decorated with chrysanthemums growing
around an openwork fence, inlaid in various
materials, the interior lacquered black, signed
beneath with the single character Shin, 6.4cm
(2½in) high; with two netsuke, the first a red-
lacquer manju carved with cherry blossoms,
the second of bone, in the form of a five-plank
raft, both unsigned.

£800 - 1,000
JPY120,000 - 150,000
US$1,100 - 1,300

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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.