A Japanese boxwood three-case inro, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Continental & Oriental Furniture, Ceramics, Silver & Glass including collections of Chinese Jade

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ZAR 5 270
Lot 177
  • A Japanese boxwood three-case inro, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese boxwood three-case inro, Meiji Period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 270
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About this Item

A Japanese boxwood three-case inro, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
carved with a figure leading a buffalo before a pine tree, the reverse with the same figure seated before a waterfall, swirling clouds to the top and base, lacking cord, 7,9cm high


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