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Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31, Signed

$375
£281.71
€324.86
CA$520.36
A$578.24
CHF 303
MX$7,091.04
NOK 3,864.61
SEK 3,635.69
DKK 2,424.60
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About the Item

NOS Bronze 4 1/4" T Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31 A piece of art with delicate handcrafted sculptural form and a bug standing on the upper portion. It comes with the original wooden box. The paper document and the cloth are still in the box, signed at the bottom. This is an old stocked item and still in its new condition in the box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5848227865112

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