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A Gold lacquer Yoshino mountain writing implement box and cover (suzuribako) 19th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
with bevelled edges, decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, kirigane, nashi-ji, kimpun and hirame depicting cherries blossoming in the Yoshino mountains and a stream partly covered by clouds, the interior of the cover depicting pavilions, teahouses and a bridge linking mountainous promontories, all on a nashi-ji ground, containing two separate trays for brushes, an ink stone and a silver water dropper cast with wisteria flowers, the underside in mura-nashi-ji, with double-fitted boxes
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 8th December 1981, lot 188.
Condition
A few kirigane are missing from the side, and the silver waterdropper has some verdigris but overall condition is very good.
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.