A GOLD LACQUER KODANSU [INCENSE CABINET], MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
THE PROPERTY OF A LONDON COLLECTOR
A GOLD LACQUER KODANSU [INCENSE CABINET], MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
of rectangular form with hinged door, decorated in gold hiramaki-e, hirame and nashiji on a gold ground with continuous landscapes on the sides and the top with a scene of a lady by a river beating clothes, the interior containing three drawers with susuki [Japanese pampas grass] by a river, the mounts in silver, with fitted wood box
15 x 11 x 13.3 cm., 5⅞ x 4⅓ x 5¼ in.
Condition Report:
- Fine condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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THE PROPERTY OF A LONDON COLLECTOR
A GOLD LACQUER KODANSU [INCENSE CABINET], MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
of rectangular form with hinged door, decorated in gold hiramaki-e, hirame and nashiji on a gold ground with continuous landscapes on the sides and the top with a scene of a lady by a river beating clothes, the interior containing three drawers with susuki [Japanese pampas grass] by a river, the mounts in silver, with fitted wood box
15 x 11 x 13.3 cm., 5⅞ x 4⅓ x 5¼ in.
Condition Report:
- Fine condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."