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A JAPANESE FOUR CASE GOLD LAQUER INRO, MEIJI PERIOD
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- A JAPANESE FOUR CASE GOLD LAQUER INRO, MEIJI PERIOD
- 8.5cm high, wood box
decorated in gold takamakie and hiramakie, with figures on one side tugging at the ropes of a two-wheeled chariot extending onto the reverse, one man standing on a large boulder being carried by the chariot and other figures assisting, the detailed costumes depicted in brilliant green, purple and gold aogai and kirigane, all on the nashiji ground
Provenance
Sold at Sotheby's Melbourne November 8th1988, Lot 452
Condition
Overall condition good, minor imperfections and rubbing
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."