A Charming Japanese Lidded Ivory Trinket Box - Decorated Quail

1900 - 1920

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming lidded Ivory trinket box from the latter part of the Meiji period (1868-1912) circa 1900 , the oval box finely carved from a section of tusk and in the form of an intricate group of Quail hidden behind flowing reeds , the birds rendered in great detail and stained for effect, captured feeding on their staple diet of Millet, the artist has replicated the subject to great effect to render the feet of the box as Birds upon Millet , as well as the Knop finial being a group of three Quail huddled together , a fascinating and very competent piece of Meiji period artistry .

Literature: The Japanese Quail, Coturnix japonica, is a species of old world Quail found in East Asia, first considered a subspecies of the common Quail, it was distinguished as its own species in 1983. The Japanese Quail has played an active role in the lives of humanity since the 12th century.

Condition report: lovely clean original condition throughout .

Approximate sizes:

Height : 5.5" 14 cm

Width: 3.5" 9 cm

Depth: 3" 7.5 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item, buyers outside of the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any export licenses that may be required.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA541509

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

fig 1. A CHARMING JAPANESE LIDDED IVORY TRINKET BOX - DECORATED QUAIL — fig 1. A Charming Japanese Lidded Ivory Trinket Box - Decorated Quail

Literature: The Japanese Quail, Coturnix japonica, is a species of old world Quail found in East Asia, first considered a subspecies of the common Quail, it was distinguished as its own species in 1983. The Japanese Quail has played an active role in the lives of humanity since the 12th century.

fig 2. A CHARMING JAPANESE LIDDED IVORY TRINKET BOX - DECORATED QUAIL — fig 2. A Charming Japanese Lidded Ivory Trinket Box - Decorated Quail

Condition report: lovely clean original condition throughout .

Approximate sizes:

Height : 5.5" 14 cm

Width: 3.5" 9 cm

Depth: 3" 7.5 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item, buyers outside of the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any export licenses that may be required.