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An ivory one-case inro with a hidden Christian icon By Hakuosai, 19th century image 1
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Lot 2185Y

An ivory one-case inro with a hidden Christian icon
By Hakuosai, 19th century

Fine Japanese Works of Art
20 March 2012, 13:00 EDT
New York

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An ivory one-case inro with a hidden Christian icon

By Hakuosai, 19th century
The oval case with two scrolling handles and a support ring and fitted with a wood cover, designed with a "Chinese coin" with two confronting dragons sharing a sacred jewel in their mouths and with a plaque signed Hakuosai; the interior with a silvered-metal Christ on the cross 3 5/8in (9.2cm) long

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