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THE PROPERTY OF A LONDON COLLECTOR
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A GOLD LACQUER KODANSU [CABINET]
MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19 TH -20 TH CENTURY
the rectangular cabinet with hinged door, decorated
in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and kirigane, depicting
an Imperial garden with cherry blossom, the interior
of the door with a gissha [ox carriage] amongst maple
trees and autumn flowers, each drawer in togidashi-e
with geometric motifs, applied with silver fittings of
chrysanthemums engaged with chrysanthemums, with
fitted wood box
13.3 x 11.6 x 15.3 cm., 5¼ x 4¾ x 6½ in.
£ 15,000-18,000
€ 16,900-20,300 US$ 18,700-22,400
66 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.
