By Tachibana Masamitsu, after a design by Hanabusa Itcho, 19th century — A gold-lacquer four-case inro

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Estimate: £6,000–£7,000 hammer ≈ $7,949–$9,274
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Japanese Works of Art from the Edward Wrangham Collection (Online only), London, New Bond Street · 18 June 2018
Record ID: TB-2026-893960
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A Gold-lacquer Four-case Inro, By Tachibana Masamitsu, after a design by Hanabusa Itcho, 19th century. Bonhams, 18 Jun 2018, lot 136. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-893960.

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A Gold-lacquer Four-case Inro, By Tachibana Masamitsu, after a design by Hanabusa Itcho, 19th century. Bonhams, 18 Jun 2018, lot 136. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-893960.

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By Somin, Yokoya School, late 18th century	A Large Shakudo Tsuba	£1,500–£2,000
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