Lot 29
EARLY EDO PERIOD (1603-1867)
An early and small writing box, the lid depicting a hiramakie and pewter geese in flight over finely lacquered design of fishing nets, the underside and interior in sparse bronze and gold nashiji. Unsigned.
2cm high, 10.5cm, 12.3cm deep
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Overall condition good, with minor wear, inkstone and frame work not original.
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Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8428
12:00pm - 18 October 2021
Online
VIEWING
Viewing Virtually:
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 October, 10am - 4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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