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A TEBAKO [COSMETIC BOX] EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 25.7 x 32.2 x 21.5 cm., 9 7/8 x 12 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.
the rectangular box with rounded corners, flush-fitting cover, the wood base applied with engraved gold sheets, the top of the cover with a shaped panel of Tokugawa mon (crests) on a lattice of stylised lightning bolts (raimontsunagi) ground, the sides similarly decorated with Tokugawa mon against a raimon-tsunagi design, the borders with shippo design, fitted with two ring-fittings engraved with seven Tokugawa mon, the inside of the cover with peony sprays scattered against hanabishi (flower-lattice design), the interior of the box lined with silk brocade with peony and karakusa design, with silk cords and a fitted box with an inscription Kin-ryomoku ropphyaku kyujuku monme (weight of gold 699 mace)
Exhibited
The Tokugawa Art Museum, Nagoya, Japan, Periodically (every 10 years);
House Library, the Tokugawa Art Museum, Owari Tokugawa-ke no kingin chodo, 10th November 2010-12th December 2010, no. 22.
House Library, the Tokugawa Art Museum, Owari Tokugawa-ke no kingin chodo, 10th November 2010-12th December 2010, no. 22.
Condition
- The box overall is in good condition, although there is some crazing to the metal, particularly on the base.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."