Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026

Lot 637

A JAPANESE COPPER BRONZE INK BOX BY MAGOICHI

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

A JAPANESE COPPER SHUNIKU-IRE (INK CONTAINER) BY MAGOICHI
SHŌWA ERA, 20TH CENTURY

Modelled as a tama, the sacred jewel opening to reveal the compartment for the ink; the base stamped Magoichi; with a tomobako (wood box) inscribed Nashiji-hada mandō enchi (pear-skin copper box), signed Magoichi saku and sealed Magoichi, 7cm. (3)