A Fine Japanese Miniature Shakudo Kodansu by Nogawa

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming miniature kodansu(chest of drawers) this little mixed metal work of art is predominately decorated in an alloy called shakudo which combines a mixture of bronze , copper and gold to give the wonderful deep black colour, each panel has then been inlaid in other mixed metals including gold and silver , the front hosts a set of graduated metal lined drawers with silver prunus handles and a prunus blossom tree inlaid across the whole , the reverse depicts a goose flying across a silver moonlit sky, one of the sides has a mixed metal pheasant in a prunus tree whilst the opposite side is simply decorated with a Japanese maple and is incised with the artists signature, the real delight is the top which is inlaid with a multitude of mixed metal butterflies flying around the silver and gold mounted carrying handle , the little cabinet rests upon four silver bracket feet and is factory stamped to the underside by Nogawa ,as well as being artist signed to the side panel , a very rare little jewel !!

The cabinet is very heavy solid construction for its size and is in fantastic original condition , there is some expected light cleaning wear to the top !

Provenance; This little Kodansu was previously supplied by ourselves

Approximate sizes

Height 2.5" 6.5 cm (handle folded)

Width 2.25" 5.8 cm

Length 3.25" 8.2 cm

Weight is a hefty 450 gms (14.46oz)

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA423806

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

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The cabinet is very heavy solid construction for its size and is in fantastic original condition , there is some expected light cleaning wear to the top !.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art