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Lot 444
A rare mother-of-pearl-inlaid incense box and cover in the form of a boy 18th century or earlier
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13 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street£4,000 - £6,000
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Find your local specialistA rare mother-of-pearl-inlaid incense box and cover in the form of a boy
18th century or earlier
Finely modelled in the form of a reclining boy with one knee raised and his chin resting on his crossed arms, his trousers and jacket intricately inlaid with mother-of-pearl to represent the foliate and geometric designs of the fabrics, Japanese box.
6.7cm (2½in) long (3).
Finely modelled in the form of a reclining boy with one knee raised and his chin resting on his crossed arms, his trousers and jacket intricately inlaid with mother-of-pearl to represent the foliate and geometric designs of the fabrics, Japanese box.
6.7cm (2½in) long (3).
Footnotes
See a similar example illustrated in Chūgoku no raden, Benridō, 1981, no.104.
Another similar example with a gilt seal mark was exhibited by Gregg Baker Ltd., London, Exhibition Catalogue no.6.
Saleroom notices
Please note that it has been suggested that this lot may be Japanese, Edo/Meiji Period