Lot 69 , A Japanese parquetry veneered writing box length 42cm

A Japanese parquetry veneered writing box length 42cm
Estimate £50-70

Right hand handle(for tray) is detached but inside. There is glue residue visble where the handle was.
Lid is scuffed in areas with some light scratches in areas.
There is a chunk of timber missing on the left side by the hinge. Visible wear to the lacquer interior including flaking and scratching.
Locking pin for the tray not present, neither is its panel.


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Sold for £60