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An inlaid iron cabinet modelled as a shrine, Meiji Era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
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ATTRIBUTED TO THE KOMAI COMPANY OF KYOTO An Inlaid Iron Cabinet Modelled as a Shrine Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Worked throughout in typical Komai style of predominantly flat gold overlay with extensive use of kebori (plain line engraving) for the details, constructed on two separate storeys raised on a stepped square base, each storey constructed beneath a sloping flat roof fitted with hinged doors concealing further drawers within, the upper roof decorated with ho-o birds in flight bordered by half chrysanthemum crests surmounted by a tall stupa with a tama-shaped knop, each corner of the lower roof adorned with a suspended bell, decorated with writhing dragons bordered by half chrysanthemum crests, the exterior of the lower front doors decorated with Kiyomizu Temple and the sides with thatched buildings in a landscape and different kacho-ga (bird-and-flower scenes) including butterflies hovering over irises, the top surface of the stepped base decorated with famous places including Byodoin Temple, the Gojunoto (Five-Storey Pagoda), and Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama, also fitted with two drawers, the sides of the base with chidori (plovers) skimming over foaming waves, the other narrow edges with repeated geometric motifs and fruiting vine, the underside of silver; unsigned. 23.5cm x 12cm (9¼in x 4¾in). Footnotes: For another two comparative shrines of this quality and type, see Oliver Impey and Malcolm Fairley, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Japanese Art, Vol.II, Metalwork Part I, London, Kibo Foundation, 1995, cat. nos.33 and 35. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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ATTRIBUTED TO THE KOMAI COMPANY OF KYOTO An Inlaid Iron Cabinet Modelled as a Shrine Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Worked throughout in typical Komai style of predominantly flat gold overlay with extensive use of kebori (plain line engraving) for the details, constructed on two separate storeys raised on a stepped square base, each storey constructed beneath a sloping flat roof fitted with hinged doors concealing further drawers within, the upper roof decorated with ho-o birds in flight bordered by half chrysanthemum crests surmounted by a tall stupa with a tama-shaped knop, each corner of the lower roof adorned with a suspended bell, decorated with writhing dragons bordered by half chrysanthemum crests, the exterior of the lower front doors decorated with Kiyomizu Temple and the sides with thatched buildings in a landscape and different kacho-ga (bird-and-flower scenes) including butterflies hovering over irises, the top surface of the stepped base decorated with famous places including Byodoin Temple, the Gojunoto (Five-Storey Pagoda), and Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama, also fitted with two drawers, the sides of the base with chidori (plovers) skimming over foaming waves, the other narrow edges with repeated geometric motifs and fruiting vine, the underside of silver; unsigned. 23.5cm x 12cm (9¼in x 4¾in). Footnotes: For another two comparative shrines of this quality and type, see Oliver Impey and Malcolm Fairley, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Japanese Art, Vol.II, Metalwork Part I, London, Kibo Foundation, 1995, cat. nos.33 and 35. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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