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Lot 340 · The Bob Moore Collection of Japanese Art and Design

Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century)

A Four-case Inro

Catalog image of MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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Estimate
£3,000–£4,000 hammer ≈ $6,313–$8,417
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — The Bob Moore Collection of Japanese Art and Design, London · 7 November 2007
Record ID
TB-2026-5512775
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, 7 Nov 2007, lot 340. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5512775.

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A Four-case Inro, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 7 Nov 2007, lot 340. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5512775.

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From the same sale The Bob Moore Collection of Japanese Art and Design · Nov 2007

LotArtistEstimateResult
Edo Period (17Th - 18Th Century) A Hand Warmer £500–£800
Heian Period (10Th Century) A Gilt Bronze Figure £300–£500
Signed Toyohide , Edo Period (19Th Century) A wood netsuke £1,200–£1,800
Edo Period (Mid-17Th Century) A shoki Imari dish £1,500–£1,800
Edo Period (Mid-17Th Century) A rare shoki Imari dish £2,000–£3,000
Fuku Mark, Edo Period (Mid-Late 17Th Century) An early Imari dish £2,000–£3,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Four-case Inro Edo Period (19Th Century) $7,031 Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Shibayama, Joka and Kakihan , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Christie's, Nov 2009
A Four-case Inro Signed Shibayama, Kajikawa and Kakihan , Meiji Period (Late Christie's, Nov 2009
A Four-case Inro Signed Jokasai , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2009
A Four-case Inro Signed and Sealed Moei , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Edo Period (18Th-19Th Century) Christie's, Jul 2006
A Four-case Inro Signed Joyusai , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010

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