Japanese Art II - 23rd May 2023

Lot 226

A JAPANESE GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER NATSUME (TEA CADDY) MEIJI OR LATER

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £100

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Description

A JAPANESE GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER NATSUME (TEA CADDY)

MEIJI OR LATER, 20TH CENTURY

In Kodaiji style, the delicate container embellished with chrysanthemum and paulownia mon rendered in gold, red and silver lacquer on the deep black ground, the cover with further crests, together with a fitted tomobako wood box inscribed Hira Shuzan, 5.5cm. (4)

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.