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A CARVED RED-LACQUER KISERUZUTSU (PIPECASE)
AND TABAKO-IRE (TOBACCO POUCH)
The pipecase by Matsuki Hokei, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th century
The kiseruzutsu of muso-zutsu form, carved in relief with a continuous
elaborate design of an eagle perched on a pine branch beneath clouds
while four small birds fly away below, signed Hokei to; the tabako-ire
of soft leather, with a design of large flowers, the clasp of gold and
shakudo in the form of a flying eagle; with a gilt-metal filigree ojime.
The kiseruzutsu: 22.3cm (8¾in) long.
£2,000 - 3,000
JPY300,000 - 440,000
US$2,600 - 4,000
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.
