Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 296

A good mother of pearl inlaid black lacquer box and cover

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £580

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Description

A good mother of pearl inlaid black lacquer box and cover, formed as conjoined squares and decorated with mythical beasts and panels of auspicious symbols on a ground of stars, all with silver and gold wire inlay, 19th century, Ryukyu Islands, 20.7cm. (2)