Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Lidded Box, Sato Kazuhide

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Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Lidded Box, Sato Kazuhide

About the Item

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this heavy gauge and fine quality Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal lidded box artist signed by the highly regarded Sato Kazuhide, on this occasion on commission for the Hattori company. The delightful heavy silver box stands upon a shaped bracket foot, the finely worked lid is formed from shibuichi and other precious alloys including silver and gold, the artist has captured the most enchanting pose of an egret gazing at the moonlit sky whilst stood upon the branch of a willow tree, the bird itself formed from pure silver with contrasting gilt eyes, beak and shakudo legs, the lid is finely engraved with the artist signature above a gilt seal, the underside of this heavy quality box stamped with the pure silver mark alongside the Hattori seal, a very fine quality example of mixed metal work from a well recorded artist. Literature : Sato Kazuhide (1855-1925) was a highly regarded artist working in Tokyo during the latter part of the 19th century producing works for the Imperial household as well as international expositions, including Paris 1900 . One of his best known works is a silver and mixed metal chicken koro with chrysanthemum form lid, an example of which now resides in the Nasser D Khalili collection, metalwork vol I , plate 9 , this chicken koro is almost identical to two known examples made by the great Shoami Katsuyoshi. Condition report: Exceptional condition throughout. Approximate Sizes : Length : 5 3/4? 14.7 cm Depth : 4 1/4? 10.7 cm Height : 1 7/8? 4.7 cm Weight : 28.9 oz 900 gms Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Dimensions:
Height: 4.7 in (11.94 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal,Silver,Metalwork
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1868-1912
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Christchurch, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8622234126232