Lot 378A, A Japanese ivory card case, Meiji period, 10.7cm

A Japanese ivory card case, Meiji period, coloured and carved in low relief with a figure of a samurai, the reserve with objects and a drum, engraved signature, 10.7cm
Estimate £150-200

There are two age cracks to the front of the card case, visible to the left and right of the samurai, there is a crack to the cover near one edge, otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £360