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EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY)
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A Rare Dutch Leather Letter Box
Edo period (18th-19th century)
Decorated in polychrome pigments and gilt on embosssed leather with scrolling flowers, with a strap of the same leather with a lock and a key, the interior lacquered in black, fitted wood box inscribed Kowatari Kinkarakawa: Tebunko (Precious gold-gilt leather imported in the old times: Letter Box)
23cm. wide
Edo period (18th-19th century)
Decorated in polychrome pigments and gilt on embosssed leather with scrolling flowers, with a strap of the same leather with a lock and a key, the interior lacquered in black, fitted wood box inscribed Kowatari Kinkarakawa: Tebunko (Precious gold-gilt leather imported in the old times: Letter Box)
23cm. wide
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.