2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 296:
ANTIQUE JAPANESE TOBACCO PURSE MENUKI AND NETSUKE
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Sold for: $70
Start price:
$
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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ANTIQUE JAPANESE TOBACCO PURSE MENUKI AND NETSUKE
An antique Japanese Meiji Period silk tobacco or opium purse or pouch. The purse is embroidered with a scene with a dragon and clouds. The purse is adorned with a gilt mixed metal Menuki fitting made in the shape of a dragon and Mount Fuji. The purse is decorated with hand carved from natural materials Manju netsuke made in dragon design. Suspended by chains with a metal bead adorned with relief dragon motifs. Circa: 19th to early 20th century. Menuki is a kind of metal fitting of the Japanese sword, which was initially put into the hole of the handle. Antique Asian Japanese Oriental Purses, Pouches, Cases, Menuki Ornaments For Collectors.
Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate.
