Lot 406 ♣ - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Tuesday, 17. June 2025, 03.00 PM
A SMALL FOUR-CASE INRO LACQUERED WITH A DRAGON.
Japan, 19th c. Height 7 cm.
Decorated on nashiji in gold and red makie, inlaid details in kirikane and aogai, with a coiling dragon hunting the wish-fulfilling jewel, inlaid in coral. Minor damage. Globular coral ojime and carved ivory netsuke of Monju holding a scepter on a lion, signed Jujô and kakihan.
Provenienz: Old Swiss private collection, purchased at Galerie Koller, Zurich, May 1980, A43 lot 842.
***Please note that no export CITES is available for the netsuke.***
***Please note that no export CITES is available for the netsuke.***
For the exportation of this item a CITES license is required. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. For further information please contact the department.
CHF 1 200 / 1 800 | (€ 1 240 / 1 860)
Sold for CHF 1 500 (including buyer's premium)