Asian Art

November 27December 02, 2021
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LOT 351

Lot 351

An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period

An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period
Lot 351 Details
An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period

The circular lid finely decorated in gilt damascene to depict the torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine, the base with an inlaid cartouche reading 'Nihon koku Kyoto ju Komai sei' (Made by Komai in Kyoto, Japan)
circular box diameter 2.3 in — 5.9 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period
  • An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period
  • An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period
  • An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period
  • An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period
  • An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period
  • An Inlaid Iron Circular Miniature Box and Cover, By Komai of Kyoto, Together With a Square Box, Meiji Period
Note:

For similar examples, see Christie's New York, June 24, 2014, lot 18; and Waddington's Toronto, December 5, 2019, lot 241

Christie's New York, June 24, 2014, lot 18
Waddington's Toronto, December 5, 2019, lot 241

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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