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Lot 431 · Asian Art

Unsigned, 19th century

A Four-case Inro

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Estimate
£2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $3,116–$4,674
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Asian Art, London, Knightsbridge · 2 September 2013
Record ID
TB-2026-2155903
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Four-case Inro, Unsigned, 19th century. Bonhams, 2 Sep 2013, lot 431. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2155903.

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A Four-case Inro, Unsigned, 19th century. Bonhams, 2 Sep 2013, lot 431. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2155903.

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A Four-case Inro Edo Period (19Th Century) $4,018 Christie's, Nov 2010
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A Four-case Inro Signed and Sealed Moei , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Issai Saku and Kakihan , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, May 2008
A Four-case Inro Signed Koma Kyuhaku Saku , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Yoyusai , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2007
A Four-case Inro Signed Joyusai , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Kanko Kajikawa Bunryusai [Design by Official Craftsma Christie's, Nov 2010

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