A Japanese Gold Lacquer Tsuba Shaped Plaque by Nemoto

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our oriental collection we are delighted to offer this wonderful Japanese Gold lacquer plaque in its period black lacquer tomobako , the plaque is formed as an outsized tsuba and decorated in fine shibayama detailing , the front has a humerous scene of Shoki the demon queller looking over an oni , the reverse has the more traditional tranquil garden scenes together with the artists signature "NEMOTO"in a mother of pearl seal , the outer edge is protected with arim of silver further decorated with enamel floral detail, the artist in question was a very well known for producing high quality gold lacquer and shibayama works of art in the late 19th century.

For a similar example by the same artist see The Nasser D Khalili Collection of Japanese art , Lacquer part II , Plate 160 .

The condition is remarkable with no losses to the shibayama detailing , as with the Khalili example you will note minimal dark spots where the gold lacquer meets the silver outer band , overall an exceptional work of art !

Approximate sizes

Height 4.5" 11.5 cm

Width 4" 10.0 cm

Depth 1 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item , please note this item doe not contain ivory and as such can be legally shipped worldwide without the need of a Cites .

For a further range of our ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA352095

Dealers Notes

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Description

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For a similar example by the same artist see The Nasser D Khalili Collection of Japanese art , Lacquer part II , Plate 160.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

fig 1. A JAPANESE GOLD LACQUER TSUBA SHAPED PLAQUE BY NEMOTO — fig 1. A Japanese Gold Lacquer Tsuba Shaped Plaque by Nemoto

The condition is remarkable with no losses to the shibayama detailing , as with the Khalili example you will note minimal dark spots where the gold lacquer meets the silver outer band , overall an exceptional work of art !

fig 2. A JAPANESE GOLD LACQUER TSUBA SHAPED PLAQUE BY NEMOTO — fig 2. A Japanese Gold Lacquer Tsuba Shaped Plaque by Nemoto

Approximate sizes

Height 4.5" 11.5 cm

Width 4" 10.0 cm

Depth 1 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item , please note this item doe not contain ivory and as such can be legally shipped worldwide without the need of a Cites .

For a further range of our ever changing stock please visit our website at www.stagsheadantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA352095

About the Dealer

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

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