Lot 34: Japanese Lacquer Tsunoda Rai Basin and Matching Ewer with Silver Mounts (Late 18th Century)
Japanese Lacquer Tsunoda Rai Basin and Matching Ewer with Silver Mounts (Late 18th Century)
each decorated with omodaka crests on a rich gold nashiji ground and fitted with silver mounts to the rims, lower borders, and along the handle trim, the basin with extended side handles and rounded form, the ewer with domed lid and conforming decoration, fine Edo-period lacquer work with contrasting gilt mon and silver-mounted details, lacquer on wood with silver mounts
Basin: length 27 1/4 inches, height 8 3/4 inches
Provenance: A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Sotheby’s, New York, 10/30/2007 ($3,251) sale receipt available
Both good condition, larger with some bubbling to lacquer
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Estimate: $1000- $2000
Auction Date: January 1, 2026
