Lot 36 · An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese & Korean Art
Edo period (19th century)
A Lacquer Writing Box · water dropper in the form of hanging scroll and ink stone
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- Estimate
- $8,000–$12,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese & Korean Art, New York · 25 April 2017
- Dimensions
- 9 x 7 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (22.9 x 18.1 x 4.1 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3943733
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Lacquer Writing Box, Edo period (19th century). Christie's, 25 Apr 2017, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3943733.
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A Lacquer Writing Box, Edo period (19th century). Christie's, 25 Apr 2017, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3943733.
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From the same sale An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese & Korean Art · Apr 2017
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silla dynasty (5th - 6th century) | A group of gilt-bronze fragments | $15,000–$25,000 | |
| Joseon Dynasty (19th century) | A white porcelain double-walled reticulated water dropper | $6,000–$8,000 | |
| Joseon dynasty (19th century) | A Painted-wood Figure of a Boy Attendant ( Dongja ) | $20,000–$30,000 | |
| Joseon Dynasty (19th century) | A painted-wood figure of a boy attendant ( Dongja ) | $30,000–$40,000 | |
| Joseon Dynasty (19th century) | A painted-wood figure of a mountain god ( dharmapalas ) | $30,000–$40,000 | |
| Geese and reeds | Yang Gihun (1843 - ?) | $20,000–$30,000 |
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