Description A fine Japanese cloisonné miniature silver box, attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki
Meiji period
Decorated in gold wire with phoenix and various flowers on the cover. The body decorated with various diapers and floral cartouaches in silver wire, unsigned.
NOTE: for a similar example signed Kyoto Namikawa, see Christie's New York, September 17th, 2013, Lot 776.
H: 1 1/4, W: 1 1/2 in.
Condition Report Overall very good visual condition. Tiny loss to rust-colored enamels to lower corner of one side panel, another similar loss to turquoise colored panel. One circular motif of the edge of one side panel with lack of enamels, small hairlines/scratches to corners of side panels/facets. Small shallow indentations to interior of top of cover. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Freeman's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Freeman's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Freeman's. For that reason, Freeman's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.