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Lot 123 · Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959)

18th century

An Ivory Four-case Inro

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Estimate
£3,000–£3,500 hammer ≈ $4,819–$5,622
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959), London, New Bond Street · 7 November 2013
Record ID
TB-2026-2085080
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Ivory Four-case Inro, 18th century. Bonhams, 7 Nov 2013, lot 123. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2085080.

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From the same sale Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) · Nov 2013

LotArtistEstimateResult
Meiji Period Two Ivory Figural Okimono £1,000–£1,500
Meiji Period Three Figural Ivory Okimono £1,000–£1,500 upcoming
Meiji Period Two Ivory Figural Okimono £1,000–£1,500 upcoming
Meiji Period Four Ivory Okimono Figures £1,500–£1,800
By Shunkosai, Meiji Period An Ivory Figural Okimono £3,500–£4,500
By Shunko, Meiji Period An Ivory Figural Okimono £3,800–£4,500

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An Ivory Four-case Inro By Keiunsai Ryukyo, 19th century $5,630 Bonhams, Nov 2013
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A Red Lacquer Four-case Inro Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Mar 2023
A Gold Lacquer Four-case Inro Edo period Bonhams, May 2018
A Red Lacquer Four-case Inro Taisho-Showa Period (20Th Century), Signed Tomone Saku with Christie's, Mar 2023
A Red Lacquer Four-case Inro Edo Period (18Th Century), Signed Toyo with a Cursive Monogr Christie's, Mar 2024
An Iron Tsuba After Kano Natsuo, 19th century Bonhams, Nov 2014
A Red Lacquer Four-case Inro Edo Period (19Th Century), Signed Kanshosai with Cursive Mon Christie's, Sep 2022

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