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A GOLD-LACQUER A GOLD-LACQUER
FOUR-CASE INRO THREE-CASE INRO
After Koma Kyui, By Koma Kyuhaku,
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The rich hirame ground decorated with Of wide form, the Gyobu-nashiji ground
two circular black-lacquer panels, one decorated with a continuous design
lacquered with Enma-o (King of Hell) of a peacock and hen, the tail of the
seated at a covered table with an oni former displayed in a courting ritual and
(demon) attendant holding a kanabo extending on to the reverse, in gold and
(club), the other with an oni kneeling black takamaki-e with highlights of gold
before a large mirror on a stand, all foil, the interior of matt gold lacquer,
in gold, silver and coloured togidashi signed Koma Kyuhaku saku; with a gold-
maki-e, the interior of nashiji with kinji lacquer manju netsuke in the form of a
edges, inscribed Koma Kyui saku; with flower and foliage; and a coral ojime.
a wood netsuke of Shoki seated on 7.6cm (3in) wide.
a tall table; and a white stone ojime.
8.5cm (3 3/8in) high. £2,000 - 3,000
JPY300,000 - 440,000
£2,500 - 3,500 US$2,600 - 4,000
JPY370,000 - 520,000
US$3,300 - 4,600

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