A lacquer suzuribako Meiji period, 19th century
Estimate $4,000 – $5,000
the cover decorated in gold and tones of brown on a nashiji ground with a figure playing a flute standing beside a gate beneath an overhanging tree, his horse grazing nearby, the interior fitted with a bronze shell form water dropper and rectangular inkstone
23.5 x 22 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's Melbourne, 1 December, 2004, lot 952
Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |