Sale 8292
London, South Kensington
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18 February 1999
Price realised
GBP 632
Estimate
A Japanese cloisonne hexagonal tapering vase with slender neck, decorated in various coloured enamels and silver wire with a flying bird amongst bamboo and peonies on silver and blue ground -- 6in. (15.2cm.) high, signed Amamiya zo, 19th Century, (old wear). See Illustration.
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Saleroom Notice
Please note that this has a flaw to the neck.
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