It was listed by Donald Allison Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Donald Allison Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
. The small and beautifully inlaid feet bear an Imperial mon in the decoration .
Meiji period with Okuno inlaid gold seal .
This box could well be mistaken for the work of Komai , there is a reason . The Okuno Co was set up by the sister of Komai and obviously copied his designs and techniques and certainly kept the quality of the Komai factory .
Donald Allison Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Donald Allison Antiques Profile Page
Fine Japanese Iron Box by Okuno Co.
