Lot 451
A Japanese Single- Case Compass Inro and A Brass Compass
Sale 1015 - Strong Diversions: Property from a Lifetime of Play
Mar 28, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$1,000 -
2,000
Price Realized
$1,750
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Lot Description
A Japanese Single- Case Compass Inro and A Brass Compass
19TH CENTURY
the inro of rectangular form, inset with a compass and painted in gold with clusters of clouds, opening to three compartments with two small brushes and seal paste, unsigned, together with a hardstone ojime; the brass compass of circular form, the exterior chased with foliate decoration.
Length 3 1/4 in., 8.3 cm.
Property from The Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund
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