As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this rare and exceptional quality Meiji period dish by the Kobayashi company of Tokyo , working in a similar manner to the Komai company of Kyoto the artist has created a staggering quality piece of Iron work , the dish formed as a sixteen petal Imperial Chrysanthemum is lavishly decorated in Gold and Silver Nunomezogan depicting three coiled Dragons intertwined amidst a floral backdrop , this lavish decoration surrounding a central mixed metal roundel depicting Kannon holding a vase of Willow, the panel worked in Shibuichi, Copper, Silver and Gold alloys to an exceptional standard , the underside of the dish rests upon three Silver mounted bracket feet and is further decorated with bands of lappets and floral motifs to the exterior, the central signature panel is a joy , the lavish Gold company seal surrounded by a further band of stylised decoration , the seal translates to read Nihon Tokyo Kobayashi Seizo .
A simply breath taking piece of metal ware from the Meiji period master craftsman !!
Literature: For another example of work from this company see : The Khalili collection Metalwork part 1 , plate number 44 .
Condition report: Stunning condition throughout
Approximate sizes:
Diameter : 12" 30.5 cm
Height : 1.5" 3.8 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .
Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA511072
Dealers Notes
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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 rare and exceptional quality Meiji period dish by the Kobayashi company of Tokyo , working in a similar manner to the Komai company of Kyoto the artist has created a staggering quality piece of Iron work , the dish formed as a sixteen petal Imperial Chrysanthemum is lavishly decorated in Gold and Silver Nunomezogan depicting three coiled Dragons intertwined amidst a floral backdrop , this lavish decoration surrounding a central mixed metal roundel depicting Kannon holding a vase of Willow, the panel worked in Shibuichi, Copper, Silver and Gold alloys to an exceptional standard , the underside of the dish rests upon three Silver mounted bracket feet and is further decorated with bands of lappets and floral motifs to the exterior, the central signature panel is a joy , the lavish Gold company seal surrounded by a further band of stylised decoration , the seal translates to read Nihon Tokyo Kobayashi Seizo .
fig 1. A Stunning Japanese Damascened Iron Dish by the Kobayashi Company of Tokyo
A simply breath taking piece of metal ware from the Meiji period master craftsman !!
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Literature: For another example of work from this company see : The Khalili collection Metalwork part 1 , plate number 44.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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fig 2. A Stunning Japanese Damascened Iron Dish by the Kobayashi Company of Tokyo
Condition report: Stunning condition throughout
Approximate sizes:
Diameter : 12" 30.5 cm
Height : 1.5" 3.8 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .
Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA511072
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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