An unusual and large Japanese embellished rootwood
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An unusual and large Japanese embellished rootwood hibachi 日本百宝镶嵌根雕 Meiji period 明治
(H: 17 in.)
Condition report:
Decorated in gold and coloured hiramakie, takamakie, aogai, and shells, with a kappa battling a crab, a ferret-like creature, octopus, crabs, frogs and a large reptilian beast, among seaweed, shells, and barnacle-covered rocks.
(H: 17 in.)
Sold Christies, London, 11 June - 12 June, 2003, lot 188, "Boulle to Jansen: An Important Private European Collection"
Peter Petrou, London
Property from a Private Collection, New York, acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 2006-2007
Condition report:
Overall good condition, some inlay missing and age cracks.
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An unusual and large Japanese embellished rootwood
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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