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EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY), SIGNED CHIKUO SEI AND SEAL
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A THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO
EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY), SIGNED CHIKUO SEI AND SEAL
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and inlaid crystal, mother-of-pearl and fish skin with various fish and seaweed set on roiro ground, signature and carved seal mark on a jade tablet mounted on base
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high
EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY), SIGNED CHIKUO SEI AND SEAL
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and inlaid crystal, mother-of-pearl and fish skin with various fish and seaweed set on roiro ground, signature and carved seal mark on a jade tablet mounted on base
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 2 November 1948
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