Beschreibung:

♡ A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE GENTLEMANS OBJECTS The first a burlwood tobacco pouch (top left); the second a lotus theme covered box in wood; the third a small wooden Yatate (travelling calligraphy inkwell) in the shape of a pipe; the fourth a bamboo container for calligraphy brush and matching inkwell; the fifth a simple tobacco pouch in wood with lid and ensuite shell toggle. The yatate 19cm long PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Inro and Japanese accessories. Estimate $400-600 Condition: The first, with a wax-filled indentation to the base. The second, with a very small chip to the rim of the lid and small chips to the inner rim of the box. The yatate with two small repaired losses near the inkwell. The pipe case with two small losses to the lid, and small ink stains, the ink well with no visible damage. The simple tobacco case with no visible faults or damage. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report