Sale 5527
London, South Kensington
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10 November 2010
Price realised
GBP 3,125
Estimate
A Three-Case Inro With signature Shoami Masanari, Edo Period (19th century) Decorated in gold, silver and black hiramaki-e and togidashi-e with rats in a corn field 8cm. high
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