Japanese Works of Art - 16th November 2023

Lot 814

λ A JAPANESE TURNED WOOD VASE AND COVER

Estimate £300 - £500

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Description

λA JAPANESE TURNED WOOD VASE AND COVER
MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

Of compressed circular form raised on three scrolling feet, with monster-shaped side-handles and knop to the cover; the sides decorated with shaped panels enclosing bat-like creatures, stylised flowers and tama (sacred jewels), with details picked out in stag antler and other inlays; the underside of the lid with a three-character signature in a rectangular cartouche above a seal mark; 16cm. (2)

* This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. N2CYJ6K3.