Charming Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Table Box

1900 - 1920

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming Meiji Period (1868-1912) pure silver table / trinket box artist signed and sealed and complete with its original tomobako. The rectangular hinged box stands upon four bracket feet, the shibuichi panel to the lid is exquisitely carved in katakiribori by a highly regarded and well recorded artist in this field, and depicts the most charming subject matter of a young attendant at rest upon the loins of his recumbant water buffalo, his hands clasped above his head whilst his hat and cane can be seen at his feet. The artists fine carving further highlighted with gold and silver inlays. The lowwer right hand corner carries the script signature and gold seal for the artist Sugiura Komin . A most delightful super quality and functional box as an addition to your Japanese works of art collection or as an ideal gift for a loved one.

Literature :

Sugiura Komin is listed on page 715, volume A-K, in the index of Japanese sword fittings & associated artists by Robert E Haynes, reference H 03459.0. He was a student of Kashima Ikkoku. Sugiura Komin excelled in inlay and katakiri-bori engraving techniques.

Provenance :

Direct from Japan.

Condition report :

Lovely clean condition.

Approximate Sizes :

Length : 5 3/4" 14.8 cm

Height : 1 7/8" 5 cm

Depth : 4 3/8" 11.2 cm

Weight : 22.3 oz 695 gms

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

14.8cm (5.83")

Depth

11.2cm (4.41")

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1182214

Dealers Notes

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Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description

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The lowwer right hand corner carries the script signature and gold seal for the artist Sugiura Komin.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

. A most delightful super quality and functional box as an addition to your Japanese works of art collection or as an ideal gift for a loved one.

fig 1. Charming Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Table Box

Literature :

Sugiura Komin is listed on page 715, volume A-K, in the index of Japanese sword fittings & associated artists by Robert E Haynes, reference H 03459.0. He was a student of Kashima Ikkoku. Sugiura Komin excelled in inlay and katakiri-bori engraving techniques.