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March 19, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Shell Game Kai-awase

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Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2885BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 19, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Shell Game Kai-awase Lacquer Box and Shells, Japan, mid-Edo period, the hexagonally shaped maki-e lacquer box and tray decorated with
family crests, pine, plum, bamboo, iris and chrysanthemums, the fifty-four
double shells and thirteen single shells decorated with various bird and flower compositions with gold moriage borders, with orange silk cord and white silk lining, ht. 12 3/4, wd. 13, dp. 13 in.
Estimate $2,000-2,500

black lacquer turned to brown, shells with chips and flaking or pigment and gold leaf


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Japan