Sale 7553
London
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5 - 7 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 2,500
Estimate
A Raku MIZUZASHI [water container] Edo Period (17TH - 18TH CENTURY) The cylindrical black Raku body with a wide rim, black lacquer interior 16.8cm. high
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