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Lot 442 · Japanese Art and Design

Edo Period (19Th Century)

A Four-case Inro

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Estimate
£2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $3,214–$4,821
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese Art and Design, London (South Kensington) · 10 November 2010
Record ID
TB-2026-4934000
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Four-case Inro, EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 10 Nov 2010, lot 442. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4934000.

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A Four-case Inro, EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 10 Nov 2010, lot 442. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4934000.

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From the same sale Japanese Art and Design · Nov 2010

LotArtistEstimateResult
Momoyama - Edo Period (16Th - 17Th Century) A lacquer fubako [poem paper box] £2,500–£3,000
Signed on a Gold Tablet Takase , Edo Period (19Th Century) A Five-Case Inro upcoming
Signed Minko and Kakihan , Edo Period (19Th Century) An Ivory Netsuke £1,000–£1,200
Edo Period (18Th-19Th Century) A Four-case Inro £4,000–£6,000
Edo Period (19Th Century) A Four-case Inro £4,000–£5,000
Edo Period (Late 17Th Century) A Hizen Dish £2,000–£3,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Four-case Inro Signed Yoyusai , Edo Period (19Th Century) $3,398 Christie's, May 2008
A Four-case Inro Unsigned, 19th century Bonhams, Sep 2013
A Four-case Inro Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2009
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
A Four-case Inro Signed and Sealed Moei , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Edo Period (Late 17Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2006
A Four-case Inro Signed Koryu , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, May 2012

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