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The Property of a European Academic Collector
Lot Closed
May 16, 12:29 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The Property of a European Academic Collector
A suji-bachi [helmet with raised ridges] with silver inlay
Edo period, 17th century
the twelve-plate russet iron bowl of melon shape with broad rim, raised ridges, inlaid in silver with scattered flower sprays, terminating with a three-stage gilt and copper tehen kanamono, the peak with ho-o birds inlaid in silver, the names of Shinto deities inscribed to the interior Kasuga Daimyojin, Tensho Kotai-jingu and Hachiman Daibosatsu
The bowl to peak: 30 cm., 11¾ in.
Please note the lot is sold without the display stand illustrated.
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