Outstanding Japanese Gold Lacquer & Shibayama Koro

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this quite superb quality Gold lacquer Koro , the globular shaped Koro stands upon three Silver and enamel legs , the neck houses a Silver rim upon which fits the heavily decorated and pierced lid, the lid further decorated with enamel and onlaid Gold flowers , the underside of the lid pierced with an Imperial Chrysanthemum , the neck of the Koro adorned with a silver onlaid tied swag to each side , the globular vessel is fantastically decorated in fine quality Shibayama detailing with the usual array of Birds amongst foliage, vases containing floral displays and a rather nice red three tiered whatnot containing precious objects, rather unusually this Koro also depicts a Cat creeping up to the birds at a feeding table "Cat amongst the Pigeons " springs to mind ! , the top border is finished with stunning quality Lacquer decoration and the interior has been finished with Tea dust lacquer , the side handles formed as stylised mythical beasts and enamelled in vibrant colours.

An increasingly rare and absolutely stunning condition example, comes complete with a protective Tomobako .

Provenance: North of England collection.

Approximate sizes:

Height: 5.25" 13.5 cm

Width: 4.5" 11.5 cm

Depth: 4" 10.2 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item .

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA458812

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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