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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
Details
An inlaid mixed-metal netsuke
Edo period (19th century)
The iron exterior decorated with a writhing dragon and stylized clouds in flush-inlaid silver with chiseled details, with an applied brass dragon claw and brass toggle to the reverse; the rims and interior of brass and decorated with an applied, coiled mixed-metal dragon and coral jewel to the upper section and tiger and bamboo to the lower; hinged and with latch
2 3/8in. (6.1cm.) diameter
Edo period (19th century)
The iron exterior decorated with a writhing dragon and stylized clouds in flush-inlaid silver with chiseled details, with an applied brass dragon claw and brass toggle to the reverse; the rims and interior of brass and decorated with an applied, coiled mixed-metal dragon and coral jewel to the upper section and tiger and bamboo to the lower; hinged and with latch
2 3/8in. (6.1cm.) diameter
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.