As part of our Japanese Works of art collection we are delighted to offer this lovely late 19th century Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) Ivory, Gold lacquer and Shibayama card case, the artist has captured in great detail the scene of two quails foraging for seeds on the ground , butterflies and dragonflies hover amongst the traditional display of chrysanthemums worked in Taki-Maki-e Lacquer , other lacquered Flora includes Valerian and bush Clover, further decorated with semi precious stones and a Crane mid flight, the reverse of the card case depicts a scene of two Manchurian cranes stood beneath stems of bamboo, once again with Butterflies and Dragonflies hovering above, overall this is a stunning example of a Shibayama and ivory card case and would enhance any serious Japanese , or indeed card case collection.
Condition report:
Lovely original condition with minimal age related wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height: 4.5" 11.5 cm
Width: 3" 7.5 cm
Depth: 0.5" 1.2 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item , buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required.
Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA480488
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 lovely late 19th century Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) Ivory, Gold lacquer and Shibayama card case, the artist has captured in great detail the scene of two quails foraging for seeds on the ground , butterflies and dragonflies hover amongst the traditional display of chrysanthemums worked in Taki-Maki-e Lacquer , other lacquered Flora includes Valerian and bush Clover, further decorated with semi precious stones and a Crane mid flight, the reverse of the card case depicts a scene of two Manchurian cranes stood beneath stems of bamboo, once again with Butterflies and Dragonflies hovering above, overall this is a stunning example of a Shibayama and ivory card case and would enhance any serious Japanese , or indeed card case collection.
fig 1. Fine Quality Japanese Ivory Gold Lacquer and Shibayama Card Case
Condition report:
Lovely original condition with minimal age related wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height: 4.5" 11.5 cm
Width: 3" 7.5 cm
Depth: 0.5" 1.2 cm
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item , buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA480488
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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