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Lot 32 · Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art

A wakizashi

A Wakizashi

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Estimate
£500–£700 hammer ≈ $823–$1,153
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art, London (South Kensington) · 20 January 2000
Record ID
TB-2026-6452214
Record
first seen 29 Jul 2026 · updated 29 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Wakizashi, A wakizashi. Christie's, 20 Jan 2000, lot 32. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6452214.

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A Wakizashi, A wakizashi. Christie's, 20 Jan 2000, lot 32. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6452214.

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