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The Brush and the Sword: Lacquer and Samurai Art including Works from the Saporta Collection

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The Brush and the Sword: Lacquer and Samurai Art including Works from the Saporta Collection

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Please note the auction is on view at Dreweatts London (16-17 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5LU) but the auction will take place at Dreweatts Newbury. There is no viewing in Newbury.

Auction dates

Feb 11, 2026 02:00 PM GMT

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Feb 06, 2026 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM GMT

Feb 07, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT

Feb 08, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT

Feb 09, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT

Feb 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT

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Edo (5)

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Lot 29

‡ A suzuribako [writing box], Edo period

15,000 - 18,000 GBP

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Lot 32

‡ A yokohagi nimai-do gusoku [armour], Edo period

15,000 - 20,000 GBP

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Lot 47

‡ An iron momonari kabuto [peach-shaped helmet], Momoyama-Edo period

5,000 - 8,000 GBP

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Lot 54

Y‡ A suzuribako [writing box], Edo period

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

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Lot 59

‡ A wood bokuto [wooden sword], Edo period

1,500 - 2,000 GBP

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Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire

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