Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

LOT 6

Lot 6

Black Lacquer Four-Case Inro, Signed, Meiji Period, 19th Century

Black Lacquer Four-Case Inro, Signed, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Lot 6 Details
Black Lacquer Four-Case Inro, Signed, Meiji Period, 19th Century

One side with a sage seated on a tiger, the other with a sage on a dragon; ivory dragon ojime; bamboo netsuke with a ship on one side, samurai and oni on the other
height 3" — 7.5 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $565.80
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Black Lacquer Four-Case Inro, Signed, Meiji Period, 19th Century
  • Black Lacquer Four-Case Inro, Signed, Meiji Period, 19th Century
  • Black Lacquer Four-Case Inro, Signed, Meiji Period, 19th Century
  • Black Lacquer Four-Case Inro, Signed, Meiji Period, 19th Century
  • Black Lacquer Four-Case Inro, Signed, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Provenance:

The Estate of David Blyth Hanna (1858-1938), Toronto, a railway executive and the president of Canadian National Railways in 1919-1922.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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