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Signed on a Silver Tablet Kyoto Namikawa , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century)

A Cloisonné Vase

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Estimate
£6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $9,562–$12,750
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese Art & Design, London (South Kensington) · 16 May 2012
Record ID
TB-2026-4580422
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Cloisonné Vase, SIGNED ON A SILVER TABLET KYOTO NAMIKAWA , MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 16 May 2012, lot 1. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4580422.

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A Cloisonné Vase, SIGNED ON A SILVER TABLET KYOTO NAMIKAWA , MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 16 May 2012, lot 1. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4580422.

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From the same sale Japanese Art & Design · May 2012

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Edo Period (18Th Century) An Ivory Netsuke £800–£1,000
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Edo Period (18Th Century) An Ivory Netsuke £400–£600
Edo Period (18Th Century) A Wood Netsuke £400–£500
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Signed Hyokosai , Edo Period (19Th Century) An Ivory Netsuke £500–£800

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