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MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
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A JAPANESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL, IVORY, HARDWOOD, BLUE AND CARVED RED LACQUER FOUR-FOLD SCREEN
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
The principal side with carved cinnabar lacquer frame enclosing a blue lacquer ground mounted with birds, butterflies, flowers and branches carved in hardwood, ivory, gilt lacquer, horn and mother-of-pearl, the reverse side similarly but less elaborately carved and decorated, on brass castors
Each fold 73 in. (185.5 cm.) high including castors, 22 in. (56 cm.) wide
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
The principal side with carved cinnabar lacquer frame enclosing a blue lacquer ground mounted with birds, butterflies, flowers and branches carved in hardwood, ivory, gilt lacquer, horn and mother-of-pearl, the reverse side similarly but less elaborately carved and decorated, on brass castors
Each fold 73 in. (185.5 cm.) high including castors, 22 in. (56 cm.) wide
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.
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