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Inro in gold kinji lacquer representing chrysantemum flowers on all sides

$8,302.81

£6,190.12

€7,000

CA$11,402.66

A$12,761.83

CHF 6,663.67

MX$155,695.09

NOK 84,586.52

SEK 80,267.40

DKK 53,318.14

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Beautifull Inro of three compartments made in kinji lacquer with an hiro maki-e ornament chrysanthemum flowers of gold and silver lacquer. Inside is in fundame lacquer. Signed by Josen Zo and stamped by Seisan Presented with an Ojime in metal in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower and with its netsuke representing two chrysanthemum flower buds. The chrysanthemum (kiku) in not only the heraldic symbol of the Japanese imperial family, it is also aflower with a complex history, still attached to the history of the Japanese isles. The flower is first described by Jacob Breynius in 1689, but it gets its name from Carolus Linnaeus that named it after : “Chrys” from the root of the grecque word meaning “golden”, and “Anthemon” which mean flower, chrysanthemum is litteraly the golden flower Far from the baleful meaning it has in Europe, the chrysanthemum in Japan is overall a symbol of power, but also of longevity and happiness. The golden flower originated from China and arrived in Japan along the Nara period, for long it was only regarded as medicinal plant to cure and drop fever. In order to understand the symbolism behind the flower we have to go back to 1500-1400 BCE. Chrysantemum were already cultivated in China at the time, mostly as an aromatic and decorative plant. It was already considered as a noble plant with mysterious power, a flower so important only the nobility was able to grow it in their garden. The same flower can be identified on some of the oldest Chinese porcelain. It is only around the VIII th century that the chrysanthemum is introduced in Japan and risen to the status of national symbol. Later, the same flower will also be used as a model for the imperial signet. Under the Heian era, the imperial family started to monopolize this symbol, by even creating a feast in its honour. On September 9th, or on the 9th days of the 9th month, the chōyō no sekku” festival is organized in Kamigamo sanctuary (Kyoto). After the ceremony of the chrysanthemum festival, a liturgic danse involving priests shooting bows and arrows while white raven costume take place. Which is then succeeded by an invitation to all children to compete in sumo wrestling inside the temple. Even though this flower is well known over Japan for a long time now, it is only around the XIIIth century that the emperor Go-Toba choose to utilize the sixteen petaled chrysanthemum as its family crest. The heraldic of the chrysanthemum now represents all at once the emperor persona, the imperial family and the Japanese people. It is said that to honor former emperors their thrones were entirely covered in chrysanthemum flowers, originating the name of “Chrysanthemum thrones” to define the heir to Japan. Although formerly the appanage of the Japanese noble families, chrysanthemum growing became popular along the Edo period, originating from the imperial city o Kyoto. Numerous people dedicate their life to the selection and creation of new Chrysantemum varieties and expose their production in traditional family inn or among the numerous temples of Kyoto. All information, color, shape, name of the variety and even cost were conscientiously noted in a register. Even though it was essentially present in Kyoto, imperial city, between 1688 and 1703, the culture of chrysanthemum then spread all over Japan. In addition, chrysanthemum is also one of the four “Junzi”, which a literal transation could be “member of nobility”. Prunus orchid bamboo and chrysanthemum are together “the four nobles”. Each one symbolizes a season: Winter for the Prunus, spring for the orchid, summer for the bamboo, and autumn for the chrysanthemum. This “Junzi” are still used in pictural art all around Asia. This rich symbolism is among the reason we find the chrysanthemum flowers all around, on the Japanese passport, or on the 50-yen coin for example. Also, the supreme order of the Chrysantemum is still existing today and is the highest-ranking distinction that a Japanese citizen can receive, it is attributed by the emperor. Chrysantemum is thus the only flower to be awarded such high regards. Japan – Edo era (1603-1868) Inrô : height: 7 cm – width 8 cm – depth : 2.5 cm Netsuke : Length : 4 cm – width : 2.5 cm – depth 1.5 cm Ojime : Diameter : 1.5 cm

Dimensions:
Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Asia
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1603-1868
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
PARIS, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 2024-13071stDibs: LU8311243629602

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