Lot 53*
A pair of gold menuki By Yanagawa Naotsura, first half 19th century
11 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,880 inc. premium
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By Yanagawa Naotsura, first half 19th century
Each in the form of a snail, signed Yanagawa Naotsura with kao. 3.5cm (1¼in). (2).
Each in the form of a snail, signed Yanagawa Naotsura with kao. 3.5cm (1¼in). (2).
Footnotes
目貫 蝸牛 銘柳川直蓮 19世紀前半
For the maker, see R.Haynes, Index no. H 06856. He was the first son of Naoharu and was considered to be the fourth Master of the Yanagawa family school.