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Lot 122 A · Important Jewels

Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century)

A Four-case Inro

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Estimate
£1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,652–$2,478
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Important Jewels, London · 4 November 2009
Record ID
TB-2026-5216227
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Four-case Inro, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 4 Nov 2009, lot 122 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5216227.

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A Four-case Inro, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 4 Nov 2009, lot 122 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5216227.

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From the same sale Important Jewels · Nov 2009

LotArtistEstimateResult
Signed Miwa , Edo Period (19Th Century) A Wood Netsuke £600–£800
Edo Period (Late 18Th-Early 19Th Century) A Wood Netsuke £500–£700
Signed Miwa , Edo Period (19Th Century) A Wood Netsuke £800–£1,000
Suzuki Harunobu (1725?-1770) Suzuki Harunobu £2,000–£3,000
Signed Kyoto Hozan , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) A Satsuma Vase £1,800–£2,000
Suzuki Harunobu (1725?-1770) Suzuki Harunobu £3,000–£4,000

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ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Four-case Inro Signed Koma Kyuhaku Saku , Edo Period (19Th Century) $2,812 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 Issai Saku and Kakihan , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, May 2008
A Four-case Inro Signed Koryu , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, May 2012
A Four-case Inro Unsigned, 19th century Bonhams, Sep 2013
A Four-case Inro Unsigned, Edo Period (Early 19Th Century) Christie's, Jun 2004
A Four-case Inro Edo Period (Late 17Th - Early 18Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2006
A Four-case Inro Signed Joyusai , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010

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