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Japanese Bronze leaf and snail tray signed Ishikawa Toshio (1919-2006, 石川敏夫)

$1,788.12
£1,326.61
€1,500
CA$2,448.02
A$2,742.58
CHF 1,427.51
MX$33,399.34
NOK 18,184.56
SEK 17,124.72
DKK 11,421.25
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About the Item

Small bronze tray with green patina in the shape of a leaf with a snail on it. Signature underneath « Toshi » (敏) Ishikawa Toshio. Sold with its transport box Japan, Ishikawa Toshio (1919-2006, 石川敏夫) – Shôwa era (1926-1989), 1968
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1968
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2024-12861stDibs: LU8311242491382

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