A Japanese bronze vessel and cover modelled as three seated boys supporting a large oval section jardiniere with a stylised key fret border to the rim, the cover formed as a minogame on a mound -- 4 1/8in. (10.5cm) high. | Christie's

Sale 7538

Oriental Works of Art

London, South Kensington

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27 March 1997

Browse Sale

Lot 127

A Japanese bronze vessel and cover modelled as three seated boys supporting a large oval section jardiniere with a stylised key fret border to the rim, the cover formed as a minogame on a mound -- 4 1/8in. (10.5cm) high.

Price realised

GBP 253

Estimate

GBP 250 - GBP 400

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A Japanese bronze vessel and cover modelled as three seated boys supporting a large oval section jardiniere with a stylised key fret border to the rim, the cover formed as a minogame on a mound -- 4 1/8in. (10.5cm) high.
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