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).
Internal Reference: AD1459
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1214721
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 2.7cm (1.1inches)
Width is 6.4cm (2.5inches)
Depth is 4.7cm (1.9inches)
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