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Lot 203

A PAIR OF JAPANESE SHAKUDO LAPEL BUTTONS
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), LATE 19TH CENTURY

In fitted wooden box, shakudo ground with overlay work in silver, shibuichi,and with gold inlay featuring scenes of daily life. Fine work characteristic of the objects produced for the Western market by traditional sword furniture craftsmen after the banning of swords with the Edict of Haitorei in 1876.

Estimate $1,200 - $1,400

Unsold
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8176
11:00am - 14 May 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Melbourne (lots 1-249) & Sydney (lots 250-484)
10 May 9am-8pm
11-12 May 10am-5pm
13 May 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au


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