A JAPANESE LACQUERED BAMBOO PIPE CASE (KISERU-ZUTSU) KOSAI (...

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£190

A JAPANESE LACQUERED BAMBOO PIPE CASE (KISERU-ZUTSU)
KOSAI (19TH CENTURY)
of muso-zutsu form, decorated in gold and coloured takamaki-e with two birds perched in a pine tree, 21cm long; together with an alligator skin pouch (tabako-ire) with mixed metal clasp
13.0cm wide

PROVENANCE: From the Eva & Aubrey Sweet Collection, Melbourne, Australia

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This lot has been imported from outside the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import charge is payable at 5% on the hammer price.  VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer's premium and will not be shown separately on our invoice.