A pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks
signed to baseplate Horyu, 19th Century
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A pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks signed to baseplate Horyu, 19th Century

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A pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks
signed to baseplate Horyu, 19th Century
the central body relief decorated with ho-o in flight among cloud scrolls on a nanako ground, between bands of lappets, scrolling flowerheads and leaves, and geometric motifs -- 5 1/8in. (13cm.) high, (old wear and rubbing to extremities, one baseplate missing).
See Illustration. (2)
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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.

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