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A DIV. 1 UNUSUAL COLOR GIN BARI ENAMEL BUTTON
Estimate:
$400 - $600
Sold
$500
Live Auction
Spring Antique Button Auction
Description
1 Large medium 19th century Gin Bari enamel pictorial button.
Here is a stunning example of 19th century Japanese craftsmanship, The detail in the cloisonne design along with the colors the artist chose with the more unusual purple ground color sets this button apart from many other Gin Bari examples out there. Almost makes large.

Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918
Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
Condition
Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.