6 Nov 2012
10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street
Fine Japanese Art Morning Session
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Fine Japanese Art Morning Session
Back to auction 20023
A gold lacquer four-case inro
By Koma Yasutada, 19th century
Decorated on the usu-nashiji ground with chidori in flight above turbulent waters, the reverse, top and bottom with a continuation of the design, in gold and silver hiramakie, the birds lacquered in gold takamakie and the foam on the waves discreetly inlaid in gold studs, the interior of fundame, signed Koma Yasutada saku; with cloisonné-enamel ojime, unsigned. 9cm (3½in) high.
Decorated on the usu-nashiji ground with chidori in flight above turbulent waters, the reverse, top and bottom with a continuation of the design, in gold and silver hiramakie, the birds lacquered in gold takamakie and the foam on the waves discreetly inlaid in gold studs, the interior of fundame, signed Koma Yasutada saku; with cloisonné-enamel ojime, unsigned. 9cm (3½in) high.
Sold for
£2,250
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 荒波に千鳥図蒔絵印籠 銘「古満安匡作」 19世紀
The image of these tiny birds flying above high seas is a symbol of perseverance.
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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