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A FINE SUZURIBAKO [WRITING BOX] MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY | A SUZURIBAKO [WRITING BOX] EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 25.2 cm., 9 7/8 in. high
the rectangular box with canted corners and overhanging cover decorated in gold, silver, red and black hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, hirame, heidatsu, gold foil and togidashi-e with a scene from the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani in 1184 (see lot 136), the interior with two brushes, a slate and silver waterdropper inlaid in shakudo in the form of two overlapping books, the interior of the cover with boats on a lake, silver rims
Condition
- 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."
"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."