• Japanese Art & Design auction at Christies

    Sale 5968

    Japanese Art & Design

    London, South Kensington

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    4 November 2009

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    Lot 216

    A Group of Kogo

    MEIJI-TAISHO PERIOD (LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY)

    Price realised

    GBP 1,500

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,000

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    A Group of Kogo
    Meiji-Taisho Period (late 19th - early 20th century)
    Two kogo, decorated in gold and red hiramaki-e, the first with a grasshopper; the second in the shape of a shell; an ivory kogo; a cloisonné snuff bottle; and a miniature inro
    Various sizes 2.3cm. to 10.5cm. long (5)

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    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.


    Pre-Lot Text

    AFTERNOON SESSION AT 2.00PM LOTS 216-440

    LACQUER

    PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION

    FOR LOTS 216-223 SEE ILLUSTRATIONS OVERPAGE

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