A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE LACQUER WARE

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A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE LACQUER WARE
Comprising a circular negoro lacquer tray, 37 cm. (14 1/2 in.) diameter; a smaller negoro lacquer dish, 22 cm. (8 1/2 in.) diameter; a red lacquer chrysanthemum dish, 17 cm. (6 3/4 in.) diameter; seven red lacquer cups, 8.4 cm. (3 1/2 in.) diameter; eight red lacquer bowls, 11 cm. (4 1/4 in.) diameter; and four further red lacquer bowls (the widest) 12 cm. (4 3/4 in.) diameter (18)

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A 10% GST will also be charged on the Hammer Price. For overseas buyers, special regulations apply regarding the changing and refunding of GST on the Hammer Price, proof of export and the GST-registered status of the buyer

Lot Essay

Named after the Negoro-ji temple in Japan, negoro lacquer has been produced since the 14th century and is distinctive for its vermilion red colour on black ground which wears to produce a pleasant contrast between the two colours

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