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    4 August 2009

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    Lot 101

    A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE INLAID VASES

    MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

    Price realised

    GBP 3,125

    Estimate

    GBP 2,500 - GBP 3,500

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    A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE INLAID VASES
    MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
    Decorated in hirazogan and takazogan with copper, silver and gilded inlay depicting sparrows inflight amongst flowering peony and cherry blossoms
    12in. (30.5cm.) high (2)

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