** THREE FLORAL OBI CLASPS

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OBIDOME (LOTS 1858 TO 1868) "Obidome are small ornaments worn over the sash of a woman's kimono. The subject matters of the obidome decoration range from Chinese and Japanese classical subjects to abstract designs -- later, even Western subject matters were adopted. The emergence of the obidome is said to date back to the Meiji period (1868-1912). It was at this time that the feudal samurai government was defeated, and the artisans who made the ornaments for swords and armour lost their jobs. Thus they found their way in obidome. The detailed ornamentation is not only on the front but also on the back of the obidome. The material used for obidome ranges from gold, silver, jade, ivory, coral, and shell to celluloid. The meticulous work which can be found on obidome demonstrates the unbroken tradition of craftsmanship from the Edo period." Hiroko Kidoh, Beautiful Japanese Traditions, Obidome, Tokyo, 2003, p.295

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** THREE FLORAL OBI CLASPS

The first, designed as a 14k white gold lotus flowerhead with a black cultured pearl centre; the second, carved and pierced as coral roses in full bloom; and the third, designed as 18k gold, cultured pearl and diamond floral spray within an onyx-set rectangular frame, 4.4, 4.1 and 4.5 cm wide

The first obi clasp with jeweller's mark for Mikimoto
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Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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US$2,000-3,000

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