10th Jan, 2024 10:00
Country House Sale
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Souvenir set celebrating the Coronation of George V, 4th June, 1911
Japanese, Meiji period 1868-1912
comprising a folding miniature ivory coloured paper fan with rwo black painted inscriptions 'le Diner du 22 Juin 1918, headed by a Kiku Mon, the roiro lacquer handles in gold hiramakiye; a miniature roiro lacquer kobako, 2.2cm x 4.5cm x 6.5cm, the cover with a Royal Coat of Arms and the date June 22nd 1911, the foot with three character inscription, and a similar smaller kobako with a centralised kiku mons (3)
Sold for £75
Estimated at £40 - £60
Souvenir set celebrating the Coronation of George V, 4th June, 1911
Japanese, Meiji period 1868-1912
comprising a folding miniature ivory coloured paper fan with rwo black painted inscriptions 'le Diner du 22 Juin 1918, headed by a Kiku Mon, the roiro lacquer handles in gold hiramakiye; a miniature roiro lacquer kobako, 2.2cm x 4.5cm x 6.5cm, the cover with a Royal Coat of Arms and the date June 22nd 1911, the foot with three character inscription, and a similar smaller kobako with a centralised kiku mons (3)
The smaller kobako is damaged. The fan and larger kobako have some light wear.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 10th Jan, 2024
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