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Japanese Shibuichi & Mixed Metal Saya Inro - Boys Day Parade
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Japanese Shibuichi & Mixed Metal Saya Inro - Boys Day Parade

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer fine quality shibuichi and mixed metal onlaid Saya or sheath inro , the single sheath(saya) outer case is made from Shibuichi and onlaid in shakudo , gold and silver amongst other alloys , it unusually depicts the boys day parade or procession and details a group of boys singing , dancing, playing instruments and holding banners aloft while one of the characters rides hobby horse, the outer sheath neatly houses a gilt brass three case inro whist the silk cord is held in place with a mixed metal ojime depicting Fukurokuju the god of wealth and happiness,the boys day parade is a very popular subject and commonly used on ceramics, particularly Satsuma , it is however very rare to find it on a mixed metal inro , a great addition to your collection !

The condition is used but lovely and original .

Approximate sizes

Height 2" 5.1 cm

Width 1.75" 4.5 cm

Weight 103 gms

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.

For a further selection of our Japanese art collection please visit our new gallery at www.steveslyjapaneseart.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA390788
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer fine quality shibuichi and mixed metal onlaid Saya or sheath inro , the single sheath(saya) outer case is made from Shibuichi and onlaid in shakudo , gold and silver amongst other alloys , it unusually depicts the boys day parade or procession and details a group of boys singing , dancing, playing instruments and holding banners aloft while one of the characters rides hobby horse, the outer sheath neatly houses a gilt brass three case inro whist the silk cord is held in place with a mixed metal ojime depicting Fukurokuju the god of wealth and happiness,the boys day parade is a very popular subject and commonly used on ceramics, particularly Satsuma , it is however very rare to find it on a mixed metal inro , a great addition to your collection !
fig 1. JAPANESE SHIBUICHI & MIXED METAL SAYA INRO - BOYS DAY PARADE
fig 1. Japanese Shibuichi & Mixed Metal Saya Inro - Boys Day Parade

The condition is used but lovely and original .

Approximate sizes

Height 2" 5.1 cm

Width 1.75" 4.5 cm

Weight 103 gms

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.

For a further selection of our Japanese art collection please visit our new gallery at www.steveslyjapaneseart.com

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA390788
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
Location
Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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JAPANESE SHIBUICHI & MIXED METAL SAYA INRO - BOYS DAY PARADE
JAPANESE SHIBUICHI & MIXED METAL SAYA INRO - BOYS DAY PARADE
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 5.1 cm (2 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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