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A BLACK-LACQUER ROUNDED RECTANGULAR FUBAKO (BOX FOR LETTERS) Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1...
A BLACK-LACQUER ROUNDED RECTANGULAR FUBAKO (BOX FOR LETTERS) Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century The kabusebuta (overhanging lid) decorated in gold and silver takamaki-e and nashiji with a pair of stylised ho-o birds and karakusa ('Chinese grasses') on a roiro ground, two sides of the box with gilt-metal fittings of a circular roundel carved with a paulownia crest attached with a loose ring handle with a yellow silk cord, unsigned; with a plain wood storage box. 24.7cm x 7.6cm x 6.3cm (9¾in x 3in x 2½in). (3). Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
A BLACK-LACQUER ROUNDED RECTANGULAR FUBAKO (BOX FOR LETTERS) Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century The kabusebuta (overhanging lid) decorated in gold and silver takamaki-e and nashiji with a pair of stylised ho-o birds and karakusa ('Chinese grasses') on a roiro ground, two sides of the box with gilt-metal fittings of a circular roundel carved with a paulownia crest attached with a loose ring handle with a yellow silk cord, unsigned; with a plain wood storage box. 24.7cm x 7.6cm x 6.3cm (9¾in x 3in x 2½in). (3). Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing