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EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), THE THIRD WITH SIGNATURE TOZAN
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A Lacquered-Rattan Pipecase, a Lacquered-Wood Pipecase, and an Inlaid-Wood Pipecase**
Edo-Meiji Period (19th Century), the third with signature Tozan
The first with an applied squid of gilt-metal, on a lacquered woven-rattan body, the wood top wrapped with a decorative band of rattan; the second carved in sunken relief with a design of Kintaro on his carp in swirling clouds and applied with brown lacquer; the third lightly stained wood, with Buddhist symbols inlaid in shell, ivory, coral, and wood, signature carved within rectangular shell reserve
8½in. (21.6cm.) long; 91/8in. (23.3cm.) long; 8.13/16in. (22.4cm.) long (3)
Edo-Meiji Period (19th Century), the third with signature Tozan
The first with an applied squid of gilt-metal, on a lacquered woven-rattan body, the wood top wrapped with a decorative band of rattan; the second carved in sunken relief with a design of Kintaro on his carp in swirling clouds and applied with brown lacquer; the third lightly stained wood, with Buddhist symbols inlaid in shell, ivory, coral, and wood, signature carved within rectangular shell reserve
8½in. (21.6cm.) long; 91/8in. (23.3cm.) long; 8.13/16in. (22.4cm.) long (3)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.