Lot 1118
A damascene iron card case and a circular lacquer box, Japan, first half of the 20th century
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
1) Visiting card case, iron, blackened, edge mount probably brass. Hinged lid and bottom with gold and silver inlays: to the front a Landscape with buildings and trees as well as a waterfront with boat and snow-capped conical mountain, probably a view of Fuji; to the reverse flying birds around a silver-coloured moon disc. Interior with gold inlaid workshop mark in seal form above "K24"; retaining strap. Rubbed and scratched, more heavily to the reverse; silver inlays tarnished. Dimensions approx. 7.9 × 12 × 0.4 cm. 2) Round lacquer box, lidded with Landscape in Maki-e: buildings, waterfront and mountain range; gold-coloured socket, socket rubbed, black ground showing through in places; interior surfaces red-lacquered with gold decor. Lid exterior rubbed with losses to the decor; interior with blistering, losses and whitish deposits. Diameter approx. 7 cm, H. 4 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
