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    8 June 2010

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    • MANJU EN IVOIRE ET METAL ARGEN
    Lot 41

    MANJU EN IVOIRE ET METAL ARGENTE SIGNE YANAGAWA

    JAPON, XIXEME SIECLE

    Price realised

    EUR 2,250

    Estimate

    EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200

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    MANJU EN IVOIRE ET METAL ARGENTE SIGNE YANAGAWA
    JAPON, XIXEME SIECLE
    Représentant un shishi en métal argenté inséré dans une base en ivoire, l'himotoshi cerclé d'un élément en métal argenté, signature incisée dans un cartouche en métal argenté
    Longueur: 6 cm. (2 3/8 in.)

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    Special Notice


    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT payable at 19.6% (5.5% for books) will be added to the buyer’s premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis


    Post Lot Text

    AN IVORY AND SILVER METAL MANJU NETSUKE SIGNED YANAGAWA
    JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY


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