A FINE JAPANESE THREE CASE LACQUER INRO SIGNED IKEDA TAISHIN...

Hammer

£900

A FINE JAPANESE THREE CASE LACQUER INRO SIGNED IKEDA TAISHIN (1825-1903)
centred by a gold-metal roundel depicting Jorojin, the reverse decorated in takamaki-e with a fan and clouds, all against a roiro ground
5.0cm high

PROVENANCE: From the Eva & Aubrey Sweet Collection, Melbourne, Australia. Acquired from Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco, USA, 2007, and with copy of original invoice

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 overall condition with very little signs of age and wear. Silk Purse is a little tired with pulled threads.