Asian Art

November 30December 05, 2019
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LOT 226

Lot 226

A Group of Four Japanese Inro, 19th Century

A Group of Four Japanese Inro, 19th Century
Lot 226 Details
A Group of Four Japanese Inro, 19th Century

日本 明治時期 十九世紀 漆器描金印籠一組四件

Five-case inros decorated in gold, silver, and black takamaki-e with kirin, spider, dragon, and landscape motifs
longest length 3.4 in — 8.6 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Group of Four Japanese Inro, 19th Century
  • A Group of Four Japanese Inro, 19th Century
Provenance:

Waddington's Auctioneers, Toronto, 1981 and 1982

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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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