Lot 116
  • 116

A LACQUER KOGO [INCENSE BOX] EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY | A LACQUER KOGO [INCENSE BOX] EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • 8.5 cm., 3  1/4  in.
of quatrafoil form with flush fitting cover decorated in gold, silver and black hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, togidashi-e, gold foil and fundame with bamboo, maple and pine in a rainstorm, the interior and base in nashiji

Provenance

Eskenazi (exhibition, 9th June 1992).
Jan Dees and Rene van der Star.

Condition

- There is a very small frit to the gold fundame of the inner rim of the cover. - Otherwise, it is in good condition.
"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."