As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this very fine quality Meiji Period (1868-1912) mixed metal table box from the studios of the Inoue company of Kyoto. The lid to this magical iron box is inset with a shibuichi panel decorated with a most unusual scene of Tennin a beautiful Buddhistic angel. On this occasion Tennin is portrayed playing a drum whilst seemingly floating amidst clouds, her lavish dress and hair ornaments decorated in very fine detail, her clothing usually of five colours according to Chinese tradition. The sides of the box are decorated with sumptuous gold damascene geometric diaper patterns, lifting the lid reveals a gilt lined interior. Most unusually the underside is further decorated with delicate wirework patterns around the silver company seal, all supported on bracket feet. This is truly a very special box from the higher echelons of this company’s output.
Provenance:
UK Gentleman’s collection.
Condition report:
Very good throughout
Approximate Sizes:
Length: 5 1/4″ 13.3 cm
Width: 3 3/4″ 9.5 cm
Height :2 3/8” 6.0 cm
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