Sale 5968
London, South Kensington
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4 November 2009
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A Shakudo Quatrefoil Koro Signed Kyoto Kuroda, Meiji Period (late 19th century) Inlaid in gold and silver with Mount Fuji and pine trees 11cm. wide
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