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Lot 355 · Fine Japanese Art

By Ichimin, Meiji Period

An Ivory Ball

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Estimate
£600–£800 hammer ≈ $1,005–$1,340
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Japanese Art, London, New Bond Street · 15 May 2014
Record ID
TB-2026-1959689
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Ivory Ball, By Ichimin, Meiji Period. Bonhams, 15 May 2014, lot 355. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1959689.

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By Seiko, Meiji Period A Large Satsuma Ovoid Vase £3,500–£4,000
Meiji Period A Satsuma Ovoid Vase £800–£1,200

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