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Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan

$395
£293.27
€341.74
CA$548.39
A$613.41
CHF 319.22
MX$7,551.24
NOK 4,061.14
SEK 3,810.15
DKK 2,549.69
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A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have been intended for use as a kogo, a container for precious incense. The round cloisonne box features a yellow enamel ground worked with scattered cherry blossoms in shades of pink, blue, and white enamel amongst scrolling vines and leaves. A scalloped border of turquoise enamel decorates the rims of both body and cover. The interior and underside in a solid deep turquoise green.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Diameter: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Enamel,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In overall very good condition. With some minor enamel loss to the interior of the cover.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894742247922

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