As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this well recorded and fine quality mixed metal Saya Inro from the Meiji period 1868-1912 , Circa 1880 , the Inro is decorated with an onlaid Shakudo Carp in high relief swimming amidst Silver and Gold decorated Flora , upon a carved Shibuichi ground, the reverse further decorated with lakeside foliage including Prunus blossom, and signed with a two character signature with Kao, for the artist Sugimura Norimoto , a well recorded Tokyo artist , the cord runners are formed as simulated Bamboo whilst the inner sheath is made of Solid Silver , a fine quality Meiji period mixed metal Inro with an equally fine provenance.
Literature:
Sugimura Norimoto was apprenticed to Gojo Tenjo and worked in Tokyo
Provenance:
Barry Davies Oriental Art, London
E.A. Wrangham collection (no. 1812) Sold Bonhams'' London, The Wrangham Collection Part IV, 6th November 2013, part of lot 327.
Arlette Katchen collection, P
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Condition report :
Fine condition throughout .
Approximate sizes :
Height : 3 1/8'' 8 cm
Width: 2'' 5 cm
Depth: 3/4'' 2 cm
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Tel 07774-635918Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA543835
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 8cm (3.1inches)Width is 5cm (2.0inches)Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
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