A Japanese Lacquer Basin (Tsunodarai) and a Matching Ewer late 18th century

decorated with omodaka crests on a gold nashiji ground.

Basin - gold hiramaki-e (lacquer) mon (family crests) has two minor chips to the side and another to the gold hiramaki-e of one of the handles, the interior well has some restoration and some area are not smooth but in good condition and all the mounts are original. Ewer - lid ground lacquer has some dryness and metal ring is a little loose, but body is in good condition. This lot will be offered without reserve.
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