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Day 3 - Important Asian Works of Art

Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST - Mon, Nov 17, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 1106

Group of Three Japanese Lacquered

Estimate: $400 - $800

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Boxes 17th through 19th centuries: one a stacking box with four sections, finely decorated with floral branches, birds and other motifs, red interiors, 10-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 7-3/4 in., probably lacking stand or lower section, otherwise generally good condition with scattered minor edge and corner flaws; circular pale red lacquered food box with inlaid mother-of-pearl flowers in lid, black interior, with fitted case and pair bamboo chopsticks, 4-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., color variation and possible fading, some small cracks to mother-of-pearl elements and one small crack or flaw in lid, fitted box with stains and wear; rectangular lidded box, lid depicting Fuji in the distance, rim of box and base with silver mounts, with fitted box, 2 x 4-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., good condition, light surface wear, one very small dent at base molding . Provenance: Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh