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A Superb Japanese Bronze Case Possibly a Spectacle Case
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
for sale €439     $476
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A Superb Japanese Bronze Case Possibly a Spectacle Case

1900 - 1920
Description

A very fine Japanese bronze case possibly a spectacle case. Embellished with a raised silvered heron a figure of a scholar a small boy and floral design with a signature. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Spectacle Case to the Edwardian era.

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SA1146007
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Description
A very fine Japanese bronze case possibly a spectacle case.
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Embellished with a raised silvered heron a figure of a scholar a small boy and floral design with a signature.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

There is a £15 charge for postage and packing

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Spectacle Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146007
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane.
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Archive I An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane.

A superb Japanese bronze case possibly a spectacle case

Archive II An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane. View II
Archive III An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane. View III
Archive IV An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane. View IV
Archive V An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane. View V
Archive VI An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane. View VI
Archive VII An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane.
A superb Japanese bronze case possibly a spectacle case
Ref: SA1146007
An oval dark bronze Japanese case featuring silver and mixed metal inlaid relief carvings of an elder, child, pine tree, and crane.
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During the Edo and Meiji periods, Japanese metalworkers applied traditional sword-fitting decoration techniques to personal accessories such as spectacle cases, inro, and tobacco containers, creating detailed wearable art objects.

These pieces typically feature a base of bronze or copper alloy decorated with inlaid relief work using precious metals including silver, gold, and alloys like shakudo and shibuichi.

Authentic items demonstrate high-precision hand-carving and high-relief metal inlay, natural patination on the base alloy, and often depict traditional botanical or mythological iconography.

Small decorative metalwork cases are ideal for display inside a shadow box frame, arranged on a library desk tray, or showcased within a glass cabinet as part of a curated collection.

Clean gently with a soft dry cloth to remove dust, avoiding liquid chemicals, metal polishes, or abrasive materials that could strip the original aged patina or damage soft metal inlays.
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