8th Jun, 2023 12:30

Arts of Asia

 
  Lot 1254
 

JAPANESE BRONZE INKWELL
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

modelled in the form of a creel fishing basket, the cover embossed with assorted fish, the interwoven basket with applied flies

6.5cm wide

 

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Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £200


Condition Report
The piece does have a hinge for the lid, but sadly broken and at some point, there has been an attempt to reglue it. Broken sections to the lid. Several glue marks. Additional images now available.

 
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