Japanese Works of Art - 21st May 2019
Lot 237
† A SMALL JAPANESE INLAID-IRON BOX AND COVER TAISHO 1912-26 The rectangular lid decorated with an...
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000
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Description
† A SMALL JAPANESE INLAID-IRON BOX AND COVER
TAISHO 1912-26
The rectangular lid decorated with an ovoid panel in gilt containing the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, Shishifukujin, some of the deities depicted with their attributes, Ebisu with a large fish and Daikoku with his mallet, with sacred objects scattered to the sides including a handscroll and a double gourd, a two character signature and a seal mark to the cover, 7cm x 5.6cm x 2.4cm. (2)