Lot Essay
For the artist see E.A. Wrangham, The Index of Inro Artists (Harehope, 1995), p.269-270
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SIGNED GYONEN HACHIJU-YON SAI (AGED 84), TSUCHIDA SOETSU AND KAKIHAN, EDO PERIOD (LATE 18TH CENTURY)
Details
A Three-Case Inro
Signed Gyonen hachiju-yon sai (aged 84), Tsuchida Soetsu and kakihan, Edo Period (late 18th century)
Decorated in raised lacquer, nashiji and inlaid in mother-of-pearl on a polished black lacquer ground with flowers and leaves, nashiji interiors, fundame rims
7.6cm. high
Signed Gyonen hachiju-yon sai (aged 84), Tsuchida Soetsu and kakihan, Edo Period (late 18th century)
Decorated in raised lacquer, nashiji and inlaid in mother-of-pearl on a polished black lacquer ground with flowers and leaves, nashiji interiors, fundame rims
7.6cm. high
Provenance
The Marquis Costa de Beauregard
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Please note that this lot contains mother-of-pearl. Prospective bidders should be aware that if they intend to import this lot into another country it may require a CITES permit. Bidders should therefore familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding.