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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
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A TAKIGARA-IRE [CONTAINER FOR ASH]
EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
The cylindrical box formed as a bird cage with three feet and a removable cover, the takigara-ire within decorated in gold hiramaki-e, kinji and nashiji, the panels around the side depicting chrysanthemums, tiger and bamboo, a lake, boats and Mount Fuji
6.9cm. high
EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
The cylindrical box formed as a bird cage with three feet and a removable cover, the takigara-ire within decorated in gold hiramaki-e, kinji and nashiji, the panels around the side depicting chrysanthemums, tiger and bamboo, a lake, boats and Mount Fuji
6.9cm. high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium