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THE PROPERTY OF A LONDON COLLECTOR
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AN UNUSUAL GOLD LACQUER BOX
WITH INTERIOR TRAY
MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19 TH CENTURY
rectangular with flush-fitting cover,
decorated in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e
and inlaid in silver with kodogu [a set of
incense game utensils] including a koro
and a three tiered box with floral design on
a hirame ground, the reverse of the cover
depicting a feather brush, the details in silver
and mother-of-pearl, the interior of nashiji,
fundame rims, with fitted wood box
9.5 x 19 x 21.5 cm., 3¾ x 7½ x 8½ in.
£ 25,000-30,000
€ 28,100-33,700 US$ 31,100-37,300
64 Buyers are liable to pay both the hammer price (as estimated above) and the buyer’s premium together with any applicable taxes and Artist’s Resale Right (which will depend on the individual circumstances).
Refer to the Buying at Auction and VAT sections at the back of this catalogue for further information.
