Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ashtray to the 1900s.
This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.
Cloisonne enamel work to the domed back and a swinging loop for hanging.
Most likely forming part of a tobacco pouch or purse. Rarity includes an inserted round white metal silver panel with figure in relief to the inner side of the tray / dome (silver disc moves / pivots slightly). The suigaraake has most likely been re-purposed to a more decorative object in the form of a manju used to secure a hanging pouche or container from a kimono sash. The metal inlay depicts a bearded sage or Tengu figure with an elongated nose holding a staff. This circular domed object (or button-like toggle) is sometimes also referred to as Japanese kagamibuta netsuke.
Condition: Good condition with some age related marks. Silver panel insert nicely patinated.
Dimensions:
Diameter = 3.7 cm
Depth = 2 cm (to top of loop)
Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ashtray to the 1900s.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.
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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Suigaraake / Ashtray. Circa 1900.
