Japanese Works of Art - 16th November 2023
Lot 789
AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE MOTHER OF PEARL AND LACQUER BOX AND COVER
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £227
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Description
AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE MOTHER OF PEARL AND LACQUER BOX AND COVER
EDO OR MEIJI, 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the lid richly decorated with a central panel enclosing two confronting cranes in flight, framed by a border of crashing waves and bands of crenellations; the sides with large minogame, the 'flaming tortoises' with long seaweeds trailing behind them; all rendered in mother of pearl inlays on the black lacquer ground; 14.3cm x 29.2cm x 46cm. (2)