Description TAKAHARA: A FINE CLOISONNé BOX AND COVER WITH A DRAGON
By Takahara Komakichi / Komajiro, signed Takahara zo
Japan, late 19th century
The box of rectangular form with four lobed feet, the cover showing a sinuously coiled dragon within a rectangular lobed reserve surrounded by various flowers in bright enamels, the sides decorated with flowers, geometric borders and swirls of gilt wire, which are found on the corners of the cover as well. The gilt brass interior with fine incision work in kebori and katakiri depicting cranes and iris. Signed on the inside TAKAHARA zo (made by).
SIZE 5.2 x 11.2 cm
WEIGHT 514.2 g
Condition: Excellent, near-mint condition with only very few minor traces of wear, particularly to the inside.
Provenance: German private collection.