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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
21-Sep-2009
Lot No.
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Description:
A very rare necklace of Japanese Ojime beads. 18th/19th century. In various materials of lacquer, ivory, cloisonne, agate, bone Negoro and porcelain and having fifty four beads, each bead is a miniature work of Art, these beads were used and worn as a cord restrictor in the Inro ensemble or tobacco pouch etc. Mostly from the Edward Gilbertson collection. Length 80 cm
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Oriental: Inro