Exquisite Japanese Antique Meiji (Early 20thc) Fujii Damascene Iron Box, Fujii Miho

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Japanese antique Meiji (early 20thC) Fujii Damascene iron box by Fujii Miho, with a beautiful gold and silver inlaid landscape and Mt Fuji design on the lid. Other panels depict traditional buildings, fishing boats, foliage and a torii gate, while the inside is finely engraved on gold with land and seascapes. Fuji mark on the base. Comes in a wooden box. 2.7cm high x 6.4cm wide x 4.7cm deep, weight 145g.

Excellent original condition. A little gem.

Japanese Damascene, known as Kyo-zogan or Komai-zogan, is a traditional metalwork technique where pure gold and silver are meticulously inlaid into a textured, blackened steel or iron base. This box was crafted by the Fujii Damascene Company, founded by the renowned Meiji-era metalworker Yoshitoyo Fujii (1868-1942).

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.7cm (1.06")

Width

6.4cm (2.52")

Depth

4.7cm (1.85")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1214721

Dealers Internal Reference

AD1459

Description

Japanese antique Meiji (early 20thC) Fujii Damascene iron box by Fujii Miho, with a beautiful gold and silver inlaid landscape and Mt Fuji design on the lid.

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Other panels depict traditional buildings, fishing boats, foliage and a torii gate, while the inside is finely engraved on gold with land and seascapes.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Fuji mark on the base. Comes in a wooden box. 2.7cm high x 6.4cm wide x 4.7cm deep, weight 145g.

fig 1. Exquisite Japanese Antique Meiji (early 20thC) Fujii Damascene iron box, Fujii Miho — fig 1. Exquisite Japanese Antique Meiji (Early 20thc) Fujii Damascene Iron Box, Fujii Miho

Excellent original condition. A little gem.

Japanese Damascene, known as Kyo-zogan or Komai-zogan, is a traditional metalwork technique where pure gold and silver are meticulously inlaid into a textured, blackened steel or iron base. This box was crafted by the Fujii Damascene Company, founded by the renowned Meiji-era metalworker Yoshitoyo Fujii (1868-1942).