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A SHIBAYAMA-STYLE SHELL AND BONE-INLAID A SHIBAYAMA INLAID LACQUERED WOOD CABINET
RECTANGULAR BOX AND COVER Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Of conventional form with a symmetrical arrangement of sliding
The cover inlaid with an elaborate cluster of assorted flowers in white doors and a hinged double cupboard and single doors and open
and coloured shell including ajisai (hydrangea), botan (peony), suisen shelves, each door and drawer inset with a differently-shaped panel
(daffodil), aoi (hollyhock) and sakura (cherry), all the sides of simulated decorated in gold takamaki-e and applied in typical Shibayama inlay
basketwork, the interior and base of plain dark wood; unsigned. depicting either a Chinese boy acting out a leisurely pursuit or a bird
5.1cm x 12.7cm x 9.8cm (5in x 5in x 3 7/8in). (2). among seasonal flowers, the top and exposed scrolled shelf surfaces
undecorated, the details inlaid in bone, mother-of-pearl and ivory;
£1,000 - 1,500 signed Nanpo with five signature tablets.
JPY130,000 - 200,000 124cm x 101cm x 27cm (47 7/8in x 39¾in x 10 5/8in).
US$1,200 - 1,900
£1,500 - 2,000
JPY200,000 - 260,000
US$1,900 - 2,500
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. FINE JAPANESE ART | 65