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Lot 23 · Fine Japanese Art

18th and 19th century

Two Pairs Of Menuki

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Estimate
£600–£650 hammer ≈ $809–$876
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Japanese Art, London, New Bond Street · 17 May 2012
Record ID
TB-2026-2238693
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Two Pairs Of Menuki, 18th and 19th century. Bonhams, 17 May 2012, lot 23. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2238693.

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Two Pairs Of Menuki, 18th and 19th century. Bonhams, 17 May 2012, lot 23. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2238693.

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By Sadashige, circa 1944 A Gendai Katana £1,600–£1,800
The blade by Shigemasa, 15th century, the mounts 19th century A Ko-tanto £6,500–£7,000
Omori School, 19th century A Shakudo Fuchi-gashira £700–£800
Armour, late Edo Period, 19th century; helmet, mid Edo Period, late 1… A Blue-laced Tachi Do Tosei Gusoku Armour £8,500–£9,000

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