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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED YOYUSAI (HARA YOYUSAI; 1772-1845)
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A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO
EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED YOYUSAI (HARA YOYUSAI; 1772-1845)
Decorated in silver, red, gold and black takamaki-e with octopus, sea bream and swordfish set on ishime-nuri (imitation of stone), the octopus in inlaid mother-of-pearl, signed on base
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high
EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED YOYUSAI (HARA YOYUSAI; 1772-1845)
Decorated in silver, red, gold and black takamaki-e with octopus, sea bream and swordfish set on ishime-nuri (imitation of stone), the octopus in inlaid mother-of-pearl, signed on base
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Glendening and Co., Auction, 5 September 1952
Private collection assembled by the current owner’s great-grandfather, thence by descent
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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