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EDO PERIOD (17TH-18TH CENTURY)
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A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO
EDO PERIOD (17TH-18TH CENTURY)
Decorated in gold lacquer hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, togidashi maki-e, kirikane and inlaid mother-of-pearl on black lacquer ground, with design of the Wheel of the Law (Dharmachakra)
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)
EDO PERIOD (17TH-18TH CENTURY)
Decorated in gold lacquer hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, togidashi maki-e, kirikane and inlaid mother-of-pearl on black lacquer ground, with design of the Wheel of the Law (Dharmachakra)
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 8 June 1950, by repute
Private collection assembled by the current owner’s great-grandfather, thence by descent
Private collection assembled by the current owner’s great-grandfather, thence by descent
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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.
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Takaaki Murakami (村上高明)
Vice President, Specialist and Head of Department | Korean Art