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A Two-tiered Haritsu-style lacquer box and cover Late 18th / Early 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
decorated in gold, silver and iro-e hiramaki-e, pottery, and ivory, mother-of-pearl, coral, malachite and metal inlays, with elaborate single and paired roundels depicting popular motifs including Rosei's dream, Shoki, flower carts, hanging kimono (tagasode), open poetry books, a group of New Year's toys, each roundel surrounded by a scrolling metal enclosure of copper, silver and brass, on a nashi-ji ground
Provenance
Cleveland Museum of Art.
Sotheby's New York, 6th November 1980, lot 202.
Condition
The inlaid metal shaped ring inlays are in two sections and 3 ends were slightly lifting and now is pressed down. One was completely off but is now place back to the original position. The lid has some dust in places near the inlalid places but it should clean.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.