Japanese Art II - 23rd May 2023

Lot 224

A JAPANESE SINGLE-CASE WOOD INRO OR TONKOTSU (TOBACCO BOX) MEIJI ERA

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £380

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Description

A JAPANESE SINGLE-CASE WOOD INRO OR TONKOTSU (TOBACCO BOX)

MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

Of rectangular rounded shape, carved to both sides with a large carp amongst swirling waves, their eyes inlaid in mother of pearl, the lid with three seashells also rendered in nacre, 8.5cm.

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.