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EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), THE SECOND INSCRIBED KOTOBUKI, THE THIRD SIGNED KAWAMOTO SHURAKU, THE FOURTH SIGNED HOSAI TO
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A Stag Horn and Wood Pipecase, Three Ivory Pipecases, and an Ivory Cane Handle**
Edo-Meiji period (19th century), the second inscribed Kotobuki, the third signed Kawamoto Shuraku, the fourth signed Hosai to
Comprising an Asakusa school stag antler pipecase carved with lozenges containing a dragon and clouds with sacred jewels, shell embellishments, wood top; an Asakusa school stained-ivory pipecase carved with chrysanthemums and "collars" of wave patterns, the top with a band of formal lappets; a stained-ivory pipecase carved in low relief with an immortal in waves holding sacred jewels, a dragon on his back, the top carved with a stylized dragon in sunken relief, "woven bamboo" handle, bamboo and silver pipe with snowflakes hot-stamped; an ivory pipecase with Ushiwakamaru (Yoshitsune) carved in sunken relief, details stained; an ivory cane handle carved with turtles in relief
9½in. (24.1cm.) long (the longest) (5)
Edo-Meiji period (19th century), the second inscribed Kotobuki, the third signed Kawamoto Shuraku, the fourth signed Hosai to
Comprising an Asakusa school stag antler pipecase carved with lozenges containing a dragon and clouds with sacred jewels, shell embellishments, wood top; an Asakusa school stained-ivory pipecase carved with chrysanthemums and "collars" of wave patterns, the top with a band of formal lappets; a stained-ivory pipecase carved in low relief with an immortal in waves holding sacred jewels, a dragon on his back, the top carved with a stylized dragon in sunken relief, "woven bamboo" handle, bamboo and silver pipe with snowflakes hot-stamped; an ivory pipecase with Ushiwakamaru (Yoshitsune) carved in sunken relief, details stained; an ivory cane handle carved with turtles in relief
9½in. (24.1cm.) long (the longest) (5)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.