A magnificent gold-lacquer kodansu (small cabinet) with en-suite stand Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1870-1880 (5) — A magnificent gold-lacquer kodansu (small cabinet) with en-suite stand Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1870-1880

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Estimate: £20,000–£30,000 hammer ≈ $25,618–$38,427
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Japanese Art, London, New Bond Street · 16 May 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-741996
Record: first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 24 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Gold-lacquer Kodansu, A magnificent gold-lacquer kodansu (small cabinet) with en-suite stand Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1870-1880 (5). Bonhams, 16 May 2019, lot 54. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-741996.

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A Gold-lacquer Kodansu, A magnificent gold-lacquer kodansu (small cabinet) with en-suite stand Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1870-1880 (5). Bonhams, 16 May 2019, lot 54. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-741996.

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