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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED ZESHIN (SHIBATA ZESHIN; 1807-1891)
Details
A TWO-CASE LACUQER INRO
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED ZESHIN (SHIBATA ZESHIN; 1807-1891)
Decorated in gold, black and silver lacquer takamaki-e and details in inlaid mother-of-pearl on gold lacquer ground with three butterflies, signed on base
2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) high
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED ZESHIN (SHIBATA ZESHIN; 1807-1891)
Decorated in gold, black and silver lacquer takamaki-e and details in inlaid mother-of-pearl on gold lacquer ground with three butterflies, signed on base
2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) high
Provenance
H. Seymour Trower Collection, no. 1026
Glendening and Co., Auction, 23 October 1952
Private collection assembled by the current owner’s great-grandfather, thence by descent
Glendening and Co., Auction, 23 October 1952
Private collection assembled by the current owner’s great-grandfather, thence by descent
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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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