Japanese Gold Lacquered Clam Shell.

Name: Japanese Gold Lacquered Clam Shell.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA700913
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Donald Allison Antiques

Description

A most unusual large Japanese Meiji period clam shell , gold lacquered on the interior .

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA700913

Dealers Notes

Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .