A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO By Yamada Joka (1811-1879), 19th century

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A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO By Yamada Joka (1811-1879), 19th century Of rounded rectangular form, lacquered with a continuous scene of a gnarled tree trunk issuing flowering prunus branches in gold and silver takamaki-e with gold foil and kirikane highlights, the interior of nashiji with kinji edges, signed Jo'o with a kao. 8.3cm (3 1/4in) high. Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價山田常嘉十九世紀漆金四格印龍「常翁」款 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO By Yamada Joka (1811-1879), 19th century

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Estimate £1,000-£1,500

May 18, 2026, 8:40 AM EDT

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Chinese and Japanese Art from Richard Vandekar Ltd

May 08, 2026 7:00 AM EDT

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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