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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
20-Nov-2023
Lot No.
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Description:
A Japanese lacquer shibayama Dish*, by Shokasai, Meiji period (1868-1912), impressive inlaid lacquer dish with central design of warrior with attendants with ivory faces, hands & feet, with sumptuous hiramaki-e lacquer designs of scrolling grasses, key patterns and stylised flowers on the robes, the outer design of opposing phoenix birds amongst clouds, paulownia and all-over design of repeating diaper pattern, scrolling grasses and in gold and coloured takamaki-e and hiramaki-e technique. Signed on the reverse Shokasai, 7.3 cm high, 39.5 cm diameter. Other Notes: * CITES permit required for export, obtaining this is the obligation of the buyer, the grant of an export permit from relevant authorities is not guaranteed. Condition: chips to the gold lacquer on bottom rim of dish.
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Unclassified