Asian Art II - 18th November 2010

Lot 480

Two Japanese ivory card cases

Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £4800

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Description

Two Japanese ivory card cases, 19th / 20th century. One decorated with toads and with a coiled serpent in a tree, another decorated in gold lacquer with cranes, an ivory inro carved with figures and three gold lacquered ivory dishes, 10.7cm. (7) Provenance: an English private collection.