Large Japanese Shakudo & Inlaid Mixed Metal Koro by Nogawa

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to bring you this magical large and high quality Koro on stand, artist signed and from the Nogawa company , the main body of this delightful stylish Koro is formed from solid Shakudo , an alloy perfected by the Japanese Swordsmiths in the 16th century by mixing Gold with bronze to reach the blue black patination so highly coveted today, the Koro is inlaid with Gold, Silver and mixed alloys depicting a wonderful pair of Cockerels to one side and an exquisite floral display to the other , the tall slender legs are Silver inlaid, the stylised handles depicting auspicious thunder clouds are also silver inlaid , with further silver inlaid geometric banding to the upper body, the dome shaped heavy Shakudo lid is decorated with inlaid mixed metal fans and implements associated with the lucky Gods, further surmounted by a fantastic quality mixed metal finial depicting a Rat upon Daikoku's mallet , this super Koro has survived since the Meiji Period with its original pierced and carved hardwood base intact, an absolute delight, and the largest of three solid Shakudo Koro from a single collection . Circa 1900.

Provenance: Formerly part of a high quality UK private collection.

The condition of the Koro is exquisite .

Approximate Max Sizes

Height: 10.5" 26.5 cm

Width: 6 1/8" 15.5 cm

Depth: 5" 12.7 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA447404

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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