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Lot details Unsigned Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of shakudo, the front bearing a fine gold nanako ground and worked in shakudo takazogan with a sinuous dragon chasing after a tama pearl, the scales neatly incised, clutching the sacred jewel in one three-clawed hand. LENGTH 9.8 cm WEIGHT 31 g Condition: Very good condition with minor typical wear, some green verdigris to the back. With a padded wood tomobako storage box. Auction comparison: Compare a related shakudo nanako kozuka, by Goto Mitsutaka, depicting a tiger and dragon, at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 2 December 2022, Vienna, lot 156 (sold for 2,860 EUR).