Lot no. 10
10. SMALL COVERED TURTLE-SHAPED BOX
Japan, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) period
A BRONZE TURTLE-SHAPED BOX AND COVER BY RYU[...]
Meiji or Taisho era
Naturalistically cast as a turtle, with finely detailed carapace, head and legs drawn in, the inside gold-lacquered; the underside signed Ryu[...].
7.8cm (3 1/8in) long (2).
PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED EUROPEAN FAMILY
歐洲顯赫家族珍藏
日本 明治或大正時代 銅龜式蓋盒 銘「龍...」
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Asian Art
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