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Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

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LOT 49

Lot 49

A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period

A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period
Lot 49 Details
A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period

明治時代 掐絲琺瑯團花寶盒

Profusely decorated throughout with roundels of floral sprays and auspicious Buddhist and Taoist symbols, layered over a geometric ground, with a lappet band around the base and a vibrant butterfly amongst foliage on the underside
2.4" x 4.7" x 3.9" — 6 x 12 x 9.9 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $456
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period
  • A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period
  • A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period
  • A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period
  • A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period
  • A Finely Wired Millefleur Japanese Cloisonné Box, Meiji Period
Note:

A very similar box was sold at Christie’s London, South Kensington, November 22, 2001, lot 124 (1 of 2)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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