Asian Art

June 0409, 2022
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LOT 301

Lot 301

A Carved Ivory Hand Mirror, Signed Kanemitsu, Together With Silver and Bamboo Kiseru (Pipe), Meiji Period (1868-1912)

A Carved Ivory Hand Mirror, Signed Kanemitsu, Together With Silver and Bamboo Kiseru (Pipe), Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Lot 301 Details
A Carved Ivory Hand Mirror, Signed Kanemitsu, Together With Silver and Bamboo Kiseru (Pipe), Meiji Period (1868-1912)

The mirror carved in relief to the back with two confronting dragons, the front of the handle signed 'Kanemitsu' in red lettering
length 9.8 in — 24.8 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Carved Ivory Hand Mirror, Signed Kanemitsu, Together With Silver and Bamboo Kiseru (Pipe), Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • A Carved Ivory Hand Mirror, Signed Kanemitsu, Together With Silver and Bamboo Kiseru (Pipe), Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • A Carved Ivory Hand Mirror, Signed Kanemitsu, Together With Silver and Bamboo Kiseru (Pipe), Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Provenance:

Mirror purchased at the Burlington Arcade, London, in 1958.

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 301
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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