A Japanese brown and gilt lacquer hibachi, Edo period, 19th century

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19th Century, Collection of Principessa Ismene Chigi Della Rovere, Edo period, hibachi, Japanese brown and gilt lacquer

Collection of Principessa Ismene Chigi Della Rovere. A Japanese brown and gilt lacquer hibachi, Edo period, 19th century. Estimate £800 – £1,200 ($1,206 – $1,810). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2015

The top with inset ebonised and brass dish; together with a red and black lacquer storage box, in the form of a pumpkin, the lid enclosing a black lacquer interior; 7 ¾ in. (19.5 cm.) high; 9 in. (23 cm.) square – 8 ¾ in. (22.5 cm.) high; 10 ½ in. (26.5 cm.) diameter

Christie’s. THE COLLECTIONS OF PRINCIPESSA ISMENE CHIGI DELLA ROVERE AND A NOBLE GENOESE FAMILY, 4 February 2015, London, South Kensington