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LOT 24

Lot 24

A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later

A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
Lot 24 Details
A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later

The first inro of flattened pouch shape with bumpy texture, monkey-carrying figural ojime and kagamibuta netsuke of corozo nut bowl and mixed-metal roundel; the second inro a cylindrical container with wood manju netsuke; the third carved throughout with turtles, signature on inro and netsuke
largest height 4.1 in — 10.5 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
  • A Group of Three Wood Carved One-Case Inro, One Signed, Meiji Period or Later
Provenance:

Flattened pouch purchased in 1976 from The Little Museum, Toronto
Cylinder purchased in 1978 from Jonny's Antiques Ltd., Shakespeare, Ontario
Turtles purchased in 1977 from Robert Deveau Galleries, Toronto
From an Important Toronto Netsuke Collection

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CONDITION DETAILS

in fine condition; 品相完整

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  • 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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