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ANTIQUE #SA486001

A Fine Quality Japanese Iron Box By The Komai Company Of Kyoto

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this super quality Damascened lidded iron box by the famous Komai company of Kyoto , the lid is decorated with a central mon surrounded by a coiled Dragon and within a pretty floral border , the outer edge decorated in a more traditional geometric pattern , the box itself is decorated with a Flower and vine pattern throughout, with a conforming band of Imperial mon to each side all standing on bracket feet , the interior is typically decorated with native scenes of Butterflies amidst foliage and a Kingfisher upon reeds , the underside of the box is unusually also decorated and carries the Komai company dragonfly tablet signature , this box is from the late 19th century Meiji period 1868-1912.
 
Provenance: Direct from a French collection.
 
The condition is lovely and original with minor age related wear.
 
Approximate sizes:
 
Length: 10.5 cm
 
Width: 8 cm
 
Depth: 3 cm
 
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Antique SA486001 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD