Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
Lot 16
A LACQUER KOBAKO IN THE FORM OF A KNOTTED LETTER Japan, Meiji or Taisho era, early 20th century
Ending from 29 April 2025, 13:00 EDT
Online, Skinner Marlborough, MassachusettsUS$1,200 - US$1,800
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Margot Striegel
Sale Coordinator
A LACQUER KOBAKO IN THE FORM OF A KNOTTED LETTER
Japan, Meiji or Taisho era, early 20th century
Decorated in iro-e hiramaki-e and togidashi maki-e with geometric floral patterns, flowers floating on a stream, Mandarin ducks, and butterflies.
With a wood storage box.
1 7/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4in (4.8 x 10.8 x 7cm) (4 silk pouch and wood box).
Decorated in iro-e hiramaki-e and togidashi maki-e with geometric floral patterns, flowers floating on a stream, Mandarin ducks, and butterflies.
With a wood storage box.
1 7/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4in (4.8 x 10.8 x 7cm) (4 silk pouch and wood box).
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Provenance:
A family heirloom collection mostly formed in Japan during the late 1960s and in the USA during the 1970s, thence by descent to the present owner.