Lot Essay
The similar pair to the first pair was sold in Sotheby's Caldwell Collection, 30 March, 1994, lot 334.
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THREE PAIRS OF MENUKI
The first pair in copper depicting bees, Sekibun style, another copper pair of a radish; and a pair of shakudo menuki with the design of shells, gold and copper details, Edo period (17th to 19th century) (6)
The first pair in copper depicting bees, Sekibun style, another copper pair of a radish; and a pair of shakudo menuki with the design of shells, gold and copper details, Edo period (17th to 19th century) (6)