TAJAN
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A SET OF TWO LIDDED BOXES
See original version (French)
70
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A SET OF TWO LIDDED BOXES
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
A SET OF TWO LIDDED BOXES
in black and gold lacquer; one is rounded and stands on a small foot, with a design evoking a pergola covered in wisteria, the interior in nashiji lacquer, with a collector’s label; the other lenticular in shape, decorated in gold takamaki-e with a conch and shells on a black and gyobu nashiji background, the interior in nashiji lacquer.
(Signs of wear).
Japan, 19th century.
TWO LACQUER BOXES AND COVERS, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY.
HEIGHT: 4.5 CM (1 3/4 IN.) – DIAMETER: 6 CM (2 3/8 IN.)
Provenance
Originally from the collection of Dr Mène.
See original version (French)
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