† A FINE GOLD LACQUER NETSUKE OF A PEONY FLOWERUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of stunning gold kinji lacquer, partially enriched with nashiji, and with drawn hiramaki veins, depicting a large peony flower which is about to bloom, its many petals densely packed and tense, as if wanting to unfold immediately. The underside shows the beautifully furling stem which forms the cord attachment.LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Excellent condition with only very minor typical wear to lacquer.Provenance: Ex-collection Shep Brozman, New York.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.