R3,500 - R5,500
R3,500
A JAPANESE LACQUERED AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAY "ORNAMENTAL FISH" JEWELLERY BOX, MEIJI PERIOD, 1868 - 1912
Rectangular, the exterior skillfully painted to resemble persimmon wood, the panelled doors inlaid with mother-of-pearl ornamental fish swimming amongst aquatic plants picked out in gold, enclosing six short drawers similarly decorated, all above a a single drawer, the whole embellished with copper mounts and hardware
26,5cm by 30,5cm by 18cm
CONDITION REPORT
* Fine overall condition
* Minor mother-of-pearl loss
* Areas of lacquer wear and loss
* Wear commensurate with age
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
