A COLLECTION OF CHINESE AND JAPANESE SILK BAGS

A COLLECTION OF CHINESE AND JAPANESE SILK BAGS

19TH CENTURY AND LATER

Comprising: thirty-six Chinese silk purses and Japanese kinchaku bags, of various colours and patterns; together with a model of Christ on the Cross inscribed to the reverse 'Crucifix by Oliver Impey, 23 Nov. 1951', 25cm max. (37)

Provenance: formerly in the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005).

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.