Sale 7391
London, South Kensington
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31 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 196
Estimate
A Japanese silver octagonal box and cover decorated in relief with a kneeling street entertainer and monkey below a bird in flight, the sides with ladies, farmers and children interspersed with panels of flowers -- 3.in (7.6cm) wide. See Illustration.
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