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Lot 211

An unusual Japanese koro and cover
19th Century

4 – 6 November 2008, 13:00 GMT
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An unusual Japanese koro and cover

19th Century
In three sections, taking the form of a yakatabune, or traditional roofed palace boat, modelled with a dragon figure-head to the bow, rail around the deck, and a central roofed section with pierced dragon and phoenix openings. 38cm long.

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