Antique Japanese Komai Mixed Metal Damascene Gold Silver Box Signed 美手作 Flowers
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Type: Box (Bako / Hako)
Material: Gold/Silver/Copper/Iron Alloyed Damascene Mixed Metals
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) or Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Origin/Maker: Japan. Bottom with gold inlaid maker's mark artist signature in calligraphy, 美手作 (Beautiful handicraft) or similar. Attributed to Komai workshops
Size: 2" tall (5.08 cm), 4 3/4" long (12.065 cm), 3 3/4" wide (9.525 cm)
Weight: 1 lb 4.7 oz (586 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Madrid, Spain antique store 26 MAY 2019
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some tarnish to silver designs.
Subject: Elegant gold, silver, copper, and black designs of various chrysanthemum flowers (kiku), bird, and butterfly. Gold gilt interior.
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Antique Japanese Komai Mixed Metal Damascene Gold Silver Box Signed 美手作 Flowers
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See also:
Type: Box (Bako / Hako)
Material: Gold/Silver/Copper/Iron Alloyed Damascene Mixed Metals
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) or Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Origin/Maker: Japan. Bottom with gold inlaid maker's mark artist signature in calligraphy, 美手作 (Beautiful handicraft) or similar. Attributed to Komai workshops
Size: 2" tall (5.08 cm), 4 3/4" long (12.065 cm), 3 3/4" wide (9.525 cm)
Weight: 1 lb 4.7 oz (586 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Madrid, Spain antique store 26 MAY 2019
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some tarnish to silver designs.
Subject: Elegant gold, silver, copper, and black designs of various chrysanthemum flowers (kiku), bird, and butterfly. Gold gilt interior.
Location:
Antique Japanese Komai Mixed Metal Damascene Gold Silver Box Signed 美手作 Flowers