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Lot 198

TWO JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE & AN OJIME
MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

The first a seed pod with resident sparrows; the second a seated boy alongside a kettle; the third a finely carved wooden Ojime (fastening toggle). (3)

Provenance: Belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson Bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner.

Note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government Analytical chemists. He was instrumental in creating Australia's first Clean Wine Act, not to mentoin publishing several examinations on viticulture.
W. P Wilkinson was also well travelled, spoke seven languages fluently and as a favoured guest of the Meiji emporerer, he travelled extensively through Japan and China during 1900-1910.

Estimate $600 - $800

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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