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Lot 198 · Important Jewels

Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century)

A Four-case Inro · Decorated in gold

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Estimate
£4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $6,607–$9,911
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Important Jewels, London · 4 November 2009
Record ID
TB-2026-4470905
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 198. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4470905.

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A Four-case Inro, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 4 Nov 2009, lot 198. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4470905.

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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

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Four-case Inro Signed Kansai Saku , Edo Period (18Th -19Th Century) $9,911 Christie's, Nov 2009
A Four-case Inro Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Joka Saku , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Toyo and Kakihan , Edo Period (18Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2007
A Four-case Inro Signed Kajikawa Saku and Seal, Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2006
A Four-case Inro Signed Shoami Masanari , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Jokasai , Edo Period (Late 18Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2006

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