Superb Japanese antique Meiji (late 19thC) Shibayama inlaid wooden (cigarette?) box with a beautifully decorated lid (mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, abalone, ivory and horn),
depicting a seated gentleman, probably Jurojin or Fukurokuju (Japanese Gods) with a red-crowned crane. Signed ‘Fuorisai’ in a mother-of-pearl reserve on the base of the box. 14cm long x 12cm wide x 4cm high, weight 345g.
Excellent condition.
Shibayama is a highly intricate Japanese inlay technique (zogan) that originated in the late Edo period (mid-19th century) and flourished during the Meiji period (1868–1912). It involves inlaying materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, abalone, coconut shell, bone, ivory, horn, amber and coral (among others) into a base of wood, lacquer, or ivory to create 3D, multi-coloured and textured designs.
Internal Reference: AD1406
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1201340
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 4cm (1.6inches)
Width is 14cm (5.5inches)
Depth is 12cm (4.7inches)
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