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Lot 167 · Japanese Art and Design

Signed Kansai , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century)

A Four-case Inro

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Estimate
£2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $3,532–$5,298
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Japanese Art and Design , London · 13 July 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-5784922
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Four-case Inro, SIGNED KANSAI , MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 13 Jul 2005, lot 167. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5784922.

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A Four-case Inro, SIGNED KANSAI , MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY). Christie's, 13 Jul 2005, lot 167. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5784922.

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From the same sale Japanese Art and Design · Jul 2005

LotArtistEstimateResult
Edo Period (19Th Century) Two netsuke £1,000–£1,500
Signed Zeshin (1809-1891), Edo Period (19Th Century) A RARE TONKOTSU £8,000–£12,000
Signed Hikanyo, Fukugawa Sei , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) A large dish £400–£500
Signed Fukagawa Sei , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) A vase and cover £2,000–£2,500
Signed Makazu Kozan Sei , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Century) A large and impressive vase £6,000–£8,000
Meiji Period (Late 19Th - Early 20Th Century) A Hirado vase £800–£1,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Four-case Inro Signed Shibayama, Kajikawa and Kakihan , Meiji Period (Late $6,194 Christie's, Nov 2009
A Four-case Inro Signed and Sealed Moei , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Joyusai , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Shibayama, Joka and Kakihan , Meiji Period (Late 19Th Christie's, Nov 2009
A Four-case Inro Unsigned, 19th century Bonhams, Sep 2013
A Four-case Inro Signed Jokasai , Edo Period (19Th Century) Christie's, Nov 2010
A Four-case Inro Signed Shibayama (For the Inlay) and Shokasai (For the Lacqu Christie's, Nov 2006

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