Lot 178: A roiro lacquer suzuribako (writing box and cover) By Uematsu Hobi (1872-1933), Taisho/Showa Period

Name: A roiro lacquer suzuribako (writing box and cover) By Uematsu Hobi (1872-1933), Taisho/Showa Period
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: eccf86c54e

Est: £1,000 GBP - £1,500 GBPSold:

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomNovember 11, 2010

Item Overview

Description

By Uematsu Hobi (1872-1933), Taisho/Showa Period
The overhanging cover decorated in gold hiramakie with stylised pine, bamboo and plum, the so-called 'Three Friends of Winter', an ensemble motif symbolising longevity and the cultured Gentleman; the interior of rich nashiji with en suite fitted, removable trays for an inkstone, a water-dropper, a spike, a knife and two brushes with nashiji holders, the rims of silver, signed Hobi kore. 4.1cm x 25.2cm x 22.7cm (1 5/8in x 9 7/86in x 9in). (6).

Artist or Maker

Hobi Uematsu

Notes

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Auction Details

Fine Japanese Art

Bonhams

November 11, 2010, 12:00 PM GMT

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK

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