Japanese Works of Art - 7th December 2020
Lot 365
TWO JAPANESE BOXES AND COVERS
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £450
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Description
TWO JAPANESE BOXES AND COVERS
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
Both of rectangular shape, one in woven bamboo, the lid with a silver plaque depicting an egret perched on the trunk of a weeping willow by the water edge, signed with a three character signature, possibly Ittosai; the other in cloisonné enamel with a ho-ho bird elegantly flying on a light blue ground, 6cm x 10.6cm x 14.6cm max. (4)
Provenance: from a deceased estate, Hampshire.