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A FINE MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE SILVER, SHAKUDO AND ENAMEL TEA CANISTER, SIGNED MASAHARU, CIRCA 1900 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 12.6cm., 5in. high
rectangular form with curved corners, each face applied with a rectangular shakudo panel decpiting pomegranite flowers, peach flowers, grapevines and berries, on a matted ground, the cover applied in each corner with a differing shakudo butterfly, the pull-off cover polychrome enamelled with a burtterfly, character mark signature to underside
Condition
Clear character marks to underside. The enamel and shakudo slightly worn in places but generally good overall. Nice gauge. Good condition.
"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."