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Lot 155 · Japanese Art and Design

Signed Katsumi Kiyomasa , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century)

A Four-case Inro

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Estimate
£4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $7,873–$11,809
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese Art and Design, London (South Kensington) · 1 December 2006
Record ID
TB-2026-5065391
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Four-case Inro, SIGNED KATSUMI KIYOMASA , MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 1 Dec 2006, lot 155. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5065391.

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A Four-case Inro, SIGNED KATSUMI KIYOMASA , MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 1 Dec 2006, lot 155. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5065391.

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From the same sale Japanese Art and Design · Dec 2006

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Edo Period (18Th Century) An Ivory Netsuke £300–£400
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