Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026
Lot 640
A JAPANESE COPPER AND WOOD BOX BY OSUGA TAKASHI (1926-89)
Estimate £2,500 - £3,000
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Description
A JAPANESE COPPER AND WOOD BOX AND COVER BY OSUGA TAKASHI (1926-89)
SHŌWA ERA, 20TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the black-lacquered wood surface decorated with hammered copper plaques, the reticulated designs depicting large butterflies fluttering above water swirls and crashing waves; the cover signed Takashi saku; with a tomobako (wood box), 15.4cm x 15.4cm x 21.4cm. (3)