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A CLOISONNÉ SCENT BOTTLE IN THE STYLE OF NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
The flattened bottle worked in silver wire and various coloured cloisonné enamels with two panels, one depicting a ho-o bird amongst flower sprays, the other with a butterfly amongst chrysanthemum and kikyo [Chinese bellflower], bordered by a hanabishi [floral diaper design] ground, gilt base and cover
6.1 cm. high

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