A mixed metal combination netsuke-yatate
Well crafted as a o-boshi style samurai helmet (kabuto) with an oni-shaped maedate fronting the eight-plate bowl hinged to the back and opening to a small compartment, the underside with a hollow baton (fudetsutsu) fitted with a miniature brush, executed in gold, silver and bronze
1 5/8in (4.1cm) diameter
Estimate:
US$ 1,500 - 2,000
£980 - 1,300
1,200 - 1,600
Category:
Asian Art
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