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Beautiful Oval Box With Engraving And Inlay, Japan, Late 19th Century
A beautiful domed oval box, measuring approximately 12x 8 x 4.5 cm.
Substantial for its size, it weighs 320 grams.
Crafted in finely engraved brass with an all-overfoliate decoration covering lid and sides, the box is embellished withnumerous riveted copper inlays inspired by menuki, ( ornamental fittingstraditionally found on Japanese sword mountings). These decorative elementsdepict scenes of peaceful daily life and traditional motifs in relief.
Theywere originally patinated or enhanced with a silvered finish, now largely lostthrough successive cleanings over time.The combination of finely engraved brass and thesecopper appliqués gives the piece a distinctive decorative character,characteristic of Japanese mastery of metalwork.
Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 4.5 cmWeight: 320 g
Japanese work produced for the Western export marketduring the late 19th century, Meiji period (1868–1912).
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Substantial for its size, it weighs 320 grams.
Crafted in finely engraved brass with an all-overfoliate decoration covering lid and sides, the box is embellished withnumerous riveted copper inlays inspired by menuki, ( ornamental fittingstraditionally found on Japanese sword mountings). These decorative elementsdepict scenes of peaceful daily life and traditional motifs in relief.
Theywere originally patinated or enhanced with a silvered finish, now largely lostthrough successive cleanings over time.The combination of finely engraved brass and thesecopper appliqués gives the piece a distinctive decorative character,characteristic of Japanese mastery of metalwork.
Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 4.5 cmWeight: 320 g
Japanese work produced for the Western export marketduring the late 19th century, Meiji period (1868–1912).
Buy It Now: Secure payment by credit card or PayPal.
— Eclectic —We are not formal experts, but have been dealing in antiques and works of artfor more than 50 years.
Full refund without difficulty if you are not satisfied.
An invoice and certificate of authenticity are included with every shipment.
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