A small porcelain covered box
Hirado ware, late 19th century
Modeled as a sazae shell (turbo conutus), the spiral outer shell encrusted with barnacles and smaller shells, the cover formed by the snail-like inner body, decorated with carmel and blue overglaze enamels
2 3/4in (7cm) wide
Modeled as a sazae shell (turbo conutus), the spiral outer shell encrusted with barnacles and smaller shells, the cover formed by the snail-like inner body, decorated with carmel and blue overglaze enamels
2 3/4in (7cm) wide
Estimate:
US$ 800 - 1,200
£530 - 790
€620 - 930
£530 - 790
€620 - 930
Category: Asian Art
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