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A JAPANESE SUZURIBAKO , EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with rounded corners; dense nashiji ground with decoration in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e of kiku (chrysanthemums) in bloom and kuzu vines amongst a meandering stream and rocks with kirikane highlights (some losses); rims of silver; the interior of the lid with a group of dwellings alongside a river and island in the foreground and group of pines.
The base fitted with a frame for the suzuri (ink stone); rims of silver; ink-stone signed Nakamura Iwami Takatsugu with a kao (cursive monogram); impressive silver mizu-ire (water-dropper) in the form of a book with turned pages. Also featuring a set of writing implements including two brushes (not original), a knife, an ink stick holder and a pick all decorated with nashiji, scrolling grasses and silver metalwork fittings, 24 x 22 x 4.5cm
Sold for $6,250
Lot 700
Of rectangular form with rounded corners; dense nashiji ground with decoration in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e of kiku (chrysanthemums) in bloom and kuzu vines amongst a meandering stream and rocks with kirikane highlights (some losses); rims of silver; the interior of the lid with a group of dwellings alongside a river and island in the foreground and group of pines.
The base fitted with a frame for the suzuri (ink stone); rims of silver; ink-stone signed Nakamura Iwami Takatsugu with a kao (cursive monogram); impressive silver mizu-ire (water-dropper) in the form of a book with turned pages. Also featuring a set of writing implements including two brushes (not original), a knife, an ink stick holder and a pick all decorated with nashiji, scrolling grasses and silver metalwork fittings, 24 x 22 x 4.5cm
Estimate $5,000 - $8,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)
VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm
All lots viewed exclusively in our Sydney office are marked "On View in Sydney", with the remainder on view in Melbourne
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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