A Covered Lacquer Box, , MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY) | Christie's

Sale 1161

THE HOUSE SALE

New York

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3 - 4 December 2002

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Lot 215

A Covered Lacquer Box,

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

Price realised

USD 2,629

Estimate

USD 1,000 - USD 1,500

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A Covered Lacquer Box,
Meiji period (late 19th century)
decorated on the cover in Shibayama- style with various flower heads in inlaid shell, the sides with flower heads in gold and silver lacquer, together with; a ginbari cloisonne vase with a dragon on a blue ground; an ivory puzzle ball; an ivory snuff bottle carved with figures in a Chinese landscape, stopper and spoon present; a small lacquered wood figure of the seated historical Buddha
3 1/8in. (7.8cm.) long (5)
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