Japanese Works of Art - 1st July 2020
Lot 295
A JAPANESE 'HIDDEN CHRISTIAN' PORTABLE WRITING SET
Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £550
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Description
A JAPANESE 'HIDDEN CHRISTIAN' PORTABLE WRITING SET, YATATE
EDO PERIOD OR LATER, 18TH CENTURY OR LATER
Of typical form, the circular lid of the bowl decorated with a small gilt minogame and opening to reveal a pewter cross, with a small fitted knife to the inside and a later brush and cord, 20cm. (3)