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A SUZURIBAKO [WRITING BOX] EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY SIGNED RITSUO SEALED KAN |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 27 cm. 10 2/3 in.
the rectangular keyaki wood box with overhanging cover and rounded rim decorated in gold, silver and black hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and inlaid in coloured ceramic with an owl perched in branches of magnolia, the rim lacquered with scrolling foliage, the interior of the cover with a mask of an old man and storage box, fitted with copper gilt water dropper and slate with fundame rims
Literature
Stephen Little and Edmund J. Lewis, View of the Pinnacle, Japanese Lacquer writing boxes (Hawaii, 2011) no.47 pp.116-117
Condition
This suzuribako is overall in good condition with some minor surface wear. There is a slight crack to one of the ceramic leaves but this may have occurred in the firing. There is slight wear to the fundame rims and minor chips to the ink-slate. The base with some old surface wear and slight scratches.
"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."