Sale 7582
London
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14 May 2008
THE PROPERTY OF AN AMERICAN GENTLEMAN
Price realised
GBP 17,300
Estimate
An Impressive Komai style cabinet Meiji Period (late 19th century) Decorated in gilt nunomezogan and hirazogan, the doors depicting the scene of Tago-no-Ura, the top with The Chion-in Temple and its grounds, the sides and the back with various shaped panels containing a landscape, the door catch shaped as butterflies 13.8cm. high
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