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Japanese Komai Style Karabitsu - Lidded Box
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Japanese Komai Style Karabitsu - Lidded Box

1900 - 1920
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this highly decorative Meiji period lidded box in the form of a Karabitsu ( traditional treasure chest ) the body is finely decorated with flowers , buds and scrolling leaves inlaid in Silver and Gold on a traditional black ground, the casket raised on six elegantly curved legs each further highlighted with floral and formal Gilt decoration, the underside signed in a Gilt script Yoshitoyo, a highly decorative and useful trinket box.

The condition is lovely throughout with minor age related wear.

Notes: Although the artist Yoshitoyo appears to be largely unrecorded, another example of his work can be found in the Nasser D. Khalili collection of Japanese art, metalwork , part one , plate 37.

Approximate sizes:

Height: 3" 7.5 cm

Length: 5.5" 14 cm

Depth: 3.7/8" 10 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA474814
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 works of art collection we are delighted to offer this highly decorative Meiji period lidded box in the form of a Karabitsu ( traditional treasure chest ) the body is finely decorated with flowers , buds and scrolling leaves inlaid in Silver and Gold on a traditional black ground, the casket raised on six elegantly curved legs each further highlighted with floral and formal Gilt decoration, the underside signed in a Gilt script Yoshitoyo, a highly decorative and useful trinket box.
fig 1. JAPANESE KOMAI STYLE KARABITSU - LIDDED BOX
fig 1. Japanese Komai Style Karabitsu - Lidded Box

The condition is lovely throughout with minor age related wear.

“
Notes: Although the artist Yoshitoyo appears to be largely unrecorded, another example of his work can be found in the Nasser D.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Khalili collection of Japanese art, metalwork , part one , plate 37.

Approximate sizes:

Height: 3" 7.5 cm

Length: 5.5" 14 cm

Depth: 3.7/8" 10 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA474814
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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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)
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