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Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Inlaid Koro by Nogawa
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Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Inlaid Koro by Nogawa

1900 - 1920
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality and most unusual shaped Meiji period 1868-1912 Koro, the main egg shaped body of the Koro is formed from solid shakudo, an alloy perfected by the Japanese swordsmiths in the 16th century by mixing gold with bronze to reach the blue black patination so highly coveted today, the three panels are inlaid in gold, silver and other mixed alloys and depict native flowers, bamboo and prunus blossom, separating these panels are stylized handles further inlaid with silver banding , the dome shaped lid is finely inlaid with mixed metal butterflies and is topped of with an exquisite quality imperial chrysanthemum finial, the Koro is artist signed and sealed by the Nogawa company , comes with its original pierced and shaped hardwood base, an absolute delight and one of three shakudo Koro we are listing from the same collection. circa 1900 .

Provenance:

Formerly part of a high quality UK private collection having previously been sold by ourselves.

Condition report :

The condition is superb .

Approximate Max sizes:

Height: 4" 10 .2 cm

Width: 4"  10.2 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA816442
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
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality and most unusual shaped Meiji period 1868-1912 Koro, the main egg shaped body of the Koro is formed from solid shakudo, an alloy perfected by the Japanese swordsmiths in the 16th century by mixing gold with bronze to reach the blue black patination so highly coveted today, the three panels are inlaid in gold, silver and other mixed alloys and depict native flowers, bamboo and prunus blossom, separating these panels are stylized handles further inlaid with silver banding , the dome shaped lid is finely inlaid with mixed metal butterflies and is topped of with an exquisite quality imperial chrysanthemum finial, the Koro is artist signed and sealed by the Nogawa company , comes with its original pierced and shaped hardwood base, an absolute delight and one of three shakudo Koro we are listing from the same collection. circa 1900 .
fig 1. Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Inlaid Koro By Nogawa
fig 1. Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Inlaid Koro by Nogawa

Provenance:

Formerly part of a high quality UK private collection having previously been sold by ourselves.

Condition report :

The condition is superb .

Approximate Max sizes:

Height: 4" 10 .2 cm

Width: 4"  10.2 cm

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

Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA816442
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
Location
Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Inlaid Koro By Nogawa
Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Inlaid Koro By Nogawa
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 10.2 cm (4 in) x W 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 10.2 cm (4 in)
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