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A Shibayama style lacquer box
Meiji Period
of quatrefoil shape, decorated in mother-of-pearl, ivory, coral and horn with a cockatoo perched on a screen decorated with stylised flowerheads, with two attached vases issuing blossoming branches, a ewer, a vase and chrysanthemum sprays in front, the sides applied with cloisonne enamel roundels decorated in coloured enamels with foliate sprays, the interior with fitted lacquer tray decorated in gold hiramakie with a phoenix and scrolling foliage, nashiji ground underside, white metal mounts -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) long, (very minor damages).
See Illustration.
Meiji Period
of quatrefoil shape, decorated in mother-of-pearl, ivory, coral and horn with a cockatoo perched on a screen decorated with stylised flowerheads, with two attached vases issuing blossoming branches, a ewer, a vase and chrysanthemum sprays in front, the sides applied with cloisonne enamel roundels decorated in coloured enamels with foliate sprays, the interior with fitted lacquer tray decorated in gold hiramakie with a phoenix and scrolling foliage, nashiji ground underside, white metal mounts -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) long, (very minor damages).
See Illustration.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.