Japanese Art II - 23rd May 2023

Lot 223

TWO JAPANESE KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASES)

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £220

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Description

TWO JAPANESE KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASES), AND TWO KISERU (PIPES)

MEIJI OR LATER, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

Both lacquer cases of muso-zutsu form, made of tightly-woven rattan with metal mounts, one with a stag antler lid carved with floral motives to one side; together with two bamboo and silver pipes, 22.4cm max. (6)

Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.