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31 | A GOLD INLAID KOMAI IRON CHARGER
WITH DAIKOKU AND RAT

By Gyokuzan for the Komai Seibei company, signed Gyokuzan with seal Koma
Japan, Kyoto, early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The iron dish with a silver rim decorated in the front with a charming depiction of the
lucky god Daikoku, masterfully inlaid in gold and silver, carrying his large bag of riches
draped over his shoulder and holding his hammer in one hand while holding a leash
attached to a rat dressed in a samurai’s kamishimo dress in the other. Signed in gold
GYOKUZAN with the Seibei Komai trademark KOMA. The reverse with three lobed
feet.
Komai Seibei (1883-1970) was a son of Otojiro Komai who adopted the name Otojiro
II after his father retired in 1906. He continued to exhibit works at World Exhibitions,
including St. Petersburg (1908), London (1910) and Vienna (1913).
DIAMETER 25.6 cm
WEIGHT 586 g
Condition: Very good condition, minimal surface wear and rust.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 3,000
Starting price EUR 1,500

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