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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A Lacquer Tebako [Accessory Box]
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and inlays of stained ivory, tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl with a dragonfly over branches of peach, the lid lifting to reveal seven variously sized boxes, the covers of each decorated with insects including spiders, beetles, mantis, ladybirds and fruiting branches
28cm. long
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and inlays of stained ivory, tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl with a dragonfly over branches of peach, the lid lifting to reveal seven variously sized boxes, the covers of each decorated with insects including spiders, beetles, mantis, ladybirds and fruiting branches
28cm. long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.