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Lot 42 · Fine Japanese Art

19th century

A Carved Wood Three-case Inro

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Estimate
£1,200–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,918–$2,397
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Japanese Art, London, New Bond Street · 6 November 2012
Record ID
TB-2026-2279119
Record
first seen 26 Jul 2026 · updated 26 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Carved Wood Three-case Inro, 19th century. Bonhams, 6 Nov 2012, lot 42. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2279119.

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A Carved Wood Three-case Inro, 19th century. Bonhams, 6 Nov 2012, lot 42. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2279119.

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From the same sale Fine Japanese Art · Nov 2012

LotArtistEstimateResult
19th century A group of four pipecases, a chopstick holder and a whaling knife in a case £800–£1,000
By Koma Kyuhaku, 19th century A Red Lacquer Four-case Inro £3,000–£4,000
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By Koryusai, 19th century A Gold Lacquer Four-case Inro £2,500–£3,000
By Shokasai, late 19th century A Gold Lacquer Four-case Inro £2,500–£3,000
By Kakosai, 19th century A Gold Lacquer Four-case Inro £1,500–£2,000

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