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A shunga gilt bronze rectangular shaped box and hinged cover
18th century
decorated in hirazogan and parcel gilt with an amorous couple seated within a fenced enclosure, a servant carrying refreshments to the side within a scrolling foliate border and incised namako ground, the rear side panel decorated with a foliate spray -- 4¼in (10.9cm.) long (wear and rubbing)
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18th century
decorated in hirazogan and parcel gilt with an amorous couple seated within a fenced enclosure, a servant carrying refreshments to the side within a scrolling foliate border and incised namako ground, the rear side panel decorated with a foliate spray -- 4¼in (10.9cm.) long (wear and rubbing)
See Illustration
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