Lot 105 , A Japanese Takamaki-e lacquer rectangular box, 19th century, 20.5cm

A Japanese Takamaki-e lacquer rectangular box, 19th century, decorated with a fan and foliage with some mother of pearl inlay, the lower diaper pattern band, containing coloured bone gaming counters, 20.5cm
Estimate £200-300

Slight splits to each corner of the cover, wear to gilding and fine cracks and 'bubbling' to the mother-of-pearl inlay, slight flake losses to each bottom corner of the base, bone counters a little worn. No restoration


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Sold for £200