A gold lacquer kogo (incense burner) and cover in the form of a biwa Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2) — A gold lacquer kogo (incense burner) and cover in the form of a biwa Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century

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Estimate: £2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $2,562–$3,843
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Japanese Art, London, New Bond Street · 16 May 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-742017
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A Gold Lacquer Kogo, A gold lacquer kogo (incense burner) and cover in the form of a biwa Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2). Bonhams, 16 May 2019, lot 75. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-742017.

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A Gold Lacquer Kogo, A gold lacquer kogo (incense burner) and cover in the form of a biwa Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2). Bonhams, 16 May 2019, lot 75. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-742017.

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