A JAPANESE LACQUER TEA CADDY (NATSUME) LATE EDO PERIOD, 19TH...

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£500

A JAPANESE LACQUER TEA CADDY (NATSUME)
LATE EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e with scattered flowers, against a rich brown ground simulating bronze
5.0cm high

PROVENANCE: From the Eva & Aubrey Sweet Collection, Melbourne, Australia. Acquired from Lesley Kehoe Galleries, Melbourne, Australia, 1995, and with copy of original valuation

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.

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Excellent condition with minimal signs of age and wear