High Quality Decorative Japanese Shibayama Box on Stand - Masamitsu

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 super quality highly decorative Meiji period 1868-1912, Shibayama box on stand ,circa 1900, the main body of this delightful trinket box is finished in a Gold lacquer ground, both to the interior and underside , the base and lid mounted with Silver rims for both decorative and protective purpose , the outer body is smothered throughout in a Millefiori style Shibayama technique , literally hundreds of individually carved Mother of Pearl , Abalone, multi coloured Shells and hardstone flowers adorn the surface , the larger more dominant flowers further applied to this scattered ground , the flowers painstakingly decorated with multi coloured Stamen , the delightful trinket box stands upon its original carved and pierced fitted hardwood base, it only fits into the recess one way and still fits like a glove, the interior of the lid is signed in a Mother of pearl tablet and translates to read Masamitsu , a well known Shibayama specialist of the Meiji Period , an absolute delight as an addition to your Japanese works of art collection , or as a special gift for a loved one .

Condition report:

Fantastic original condition throughout .

Approximate sizes inc stand :

Height : 4" 10 cm

Width: 5 7/8" 15 cm

Depth: 4 5/8" 12 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA575945

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

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