Lot 335

Some wear and small losses to the lacquer work base. One of the gilded copper mounts to the lacquer base fallen off but the piece is present with the lot.
Striker with wear consistent with age and use. Bell in used condition with aged patina, without repairs or damage. No ensuite cushion for bell. The wood and lacquer base showing signs of use consistent with age and wear with minor cracking and discolouration of lacquer decoration. Some Kanagu (metal work) fittings are loose or no longer in place.


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Property from the collection of the late Herman and Inge Thumm