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Lot 434 · Japanese Art and Design

Signed Hoshin , Edo Period (19Th Century)

A Four-case Inro · Decorated in red, black and silver

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Estimate
£5,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $8,035–$12,856
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese Art and Design, London (South Kensington) · 10 November 2010
Record ID
TB-2026-4933995
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Four-case Inro, SIGNED HOSHIN , EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 10 Nov 2010, lot 434. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4933995.

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From the same sale Japanese Art and Design · Nov 2010

LotArtistEstimateResult
Momoyama - Edo Period (16Th - 17Th Century) A lacquer fubako [poem paper box] £2,500–£3,000
Signed on a Gold Tablet Takase , Edo Period (19Th Century) A Five-Case Inro upcoming
Signed Minko and Kakihan , Edo Period (19Th Century) An Ivory Netsuke £1,000–£1,200
Edo Period (18Th-19Th Century) A Four-case Inro £4,000–£6,000
Edo Period (19Th Century) A Four-case Inro £4,000–£5,000
Edo Period (Late 17Th Century) A Hizen Dish £2,000–£3,000

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