A Japanese bronze and mixed and metal box (kogo), 19th centu...

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91 - A Japanese bronze and mixed and metal box (kogo), 19th century, modelled in the form of a drum, deco...

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£340

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A Japanese bronze and mixed and metal box (kogo), 19th century, modelled in the form of a drum, decorated with a butterfly amid flowers, inlaid two character seal mark to base, 5.5cm

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The cover is missing one tiny silver boss on one of the bands, and has a few small nicks and dents to the edge. The base has some small nicks/abrasion to two corners and a few nicks//tiny dents to the edge, wear to the base consistent with age and use. In reasonable condition.

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Auction Date:

27th Sep 22 at 9:30am BST