As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this super quality and unusual shaped mixed metal jar and cover, from the late Meiji period, circa 1900 and manufactured by one of our favourite company''s Nogawa , the jar itself is finely inlaid in multiple alloys including Gold, Silver , Shakudo and Shibuichi upon a Sentoku bronze ground, the subject matter is typical of Nogawa''s style of works, with high quality Butterflies and other insects amidst native Flora, the unusual aspect of this particular piece is the neck formed as lappets decorated with archaistic bands , in a geometric fashion and to a high degree of intricacy, the stylistic handles are silver inlaid with geometric bands , as is the highly decorative domed lid , signed to the underside with the Nogawa factory seal, this is a little jewel of an object in exceptional condition !!Condition is lovely !Approximate sizes:Height : 5 1/8'' 13cmWidth: 3.5'' 9 cmDepth: 3...