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Komai Style Fuji Yoshtoyo Damascene Co., Meiji Period.
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Komai Style Fuji Yoshtoyo Damascene Co., Meiji Period.

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 March 2026 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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A fine and substantial Fujii Yoshitoyo Damascene Company necessiare, Japan, c. 1910, Meiji Period. Beautifully worked in Komai style, with damascened decoration of birds amongst dense foliage. The reverse with two sinuous dragons amongst swirling clouds. The edges with textile motifs.

One side opening to reveal a series of doors, the top one containing holders for sovereigns, whilst the others are designed to hold other items that you may require. The other side of the open case, holds a note for reminders, which can be jotted down using the pencil, which has its own compartment to the side of the case.

The doors are damascened to create a scene of fish swimming beneath hanging wisteria.

Turning over the case enables you to open it to reveal compartments to hold cigars.

Fuji Yoshitoyo inlaid mark to the case.

Height – 9 cm, 3 1/2”.

Width -7.5 cm, 2 3/4”.

Depth – 2 cm, 3/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No repairs.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Japanese Damascene Card Case to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1167996
Description
A fine and substantial Fujii Yoshitoyo Damascene Company necessiare, Japan, c. 1910, Meiji Period. Beautifully worked in Komai style, with damascened decoration of birds amongst dense foliage. The reverse with two sinuous dragons amongst swirling clouds. The edges with textile motifs.
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One side opening to reveal a series of doors, the top one containing holders for sovereigns, whilst the others are designed to hold other items that you may require.
Philip Carrol Antiques

The other side of the open case, holds a note for reminders, which can be jotted down using the pencil, which has its own compartment to the side of the case.

fig 1. An intricately engraved Meiji period damascene card case featuring detailed gold inlay of birds and flora, complete with an attached chain and ring.
fig 1. Komai Style Fuji Yoshtoyo Damascene Co., Meiji Period.

The doors are damascened to create a scene of fish swimming beneath hanging wisteria.

Turning over the case enables you to open it to reveal compartments to hold cigars.

Fuji Yoshitoyo inlaid mark to the case.

Height – 9 cm, 3 1/2”.

Width -7.5 cm, 2 3/4”.

Depth – 2 cm, 3/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No repairs.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Japanese Damascene Card Case to the 1910s.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167996
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An intricately engraved Meiji period damascene card case featuring detailed gold inlay of birds and flora, complete with an attached chain and ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Komai Style Fuji Yoshtoyo Damascene Co., Meiji Period.

Archive II An intricately engraved Meiji period damascene card case featuring detailed gold inlay of birds and flora, complete with an attached chain and ring. View II
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Archive XII An intricately engraved Meiji period damascene card case featuring detailed gold inlay of birds and flora, complete with an attached chain and ring. View XII
Archive XIII An intricately engraved Meiji period damascene card case featuring detailed gold inlay of birds and flora, complete with an attached chain and ring. View XIII
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An intricately engraved Meiji period damascene card case featuring detailed gold inlay of birds and flora, complete with an attached chain and ring.
Komai style Fuji Yoshtoyo Damascene Co., Meiji Period.
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An intricately engraved Meiji period damascene card case featuring detailed gold inlay of birds and flora, complete with an attached chain and ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Card Cases]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Meiji Period]
  • Material[Iron, Gold, Silver, Brass]
  • Colour[Gold and Black]
  • MotifsAvian figures, Floral arrangements, Geometric borders, Inlaid metalwork
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Japanese damascene, particularly associated with Kyoto makers during the Meiji period, involves incising fine cross-hatching into a dark iron or steel base and hammering gold and silver leaf or wire into the design to create intricate pictorial scenes.

These pieces typically utilise a ferrous metal base, such as iron or steel, treated to achieve a dark oxidised finish, inlaid with various karats of gold and silver wire or foil.

Authentic pieces from the Meiji era often feature exceptionally fine, microscopic nunome-zogan inlay work, traditional Japanese motifs such as Mount Fuji, flora, and fauna, and frequently bear maker seals or signatures on the interior or reverse.

Such small-scale decorative objects work well when displayed inside glass cabinets, on a mantlepiece, or styled atop a stack of art books on a coffee table to add metallic texture and historical depth.

Preservation requires keeping the item in a low-humidity environment, avoiding chemical polishes that can damage the delicate gold and silver inlay, and dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
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