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137 | MASAMITSU: A FINE SILVER
FILIGREE AND SHIBAYAMA DISH
By Masamitsu, signed Masamitsu
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Of foliate form and finely worked in openwork with silver filigree
and inset with eight ivory petal-shaped panels decorated in gold
takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with images of flowers and plants. The
octagonal center with a gold lacquered kinji ground with Shibayama
inlays showing a flower arrangement set on a red-lacquered table.
The reverse shows four silver filigree feet and a central panel with
dense nashiji and signature MASAMITSU – a known Meiji artist who
worked in Shibayama, lacquer and silver.
DIAMETER 28.1 cm
Condition: Excellent condition. Miniscule wear to lacquer.
Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 5.000,-
Starting price EUR 2.500,-

138 | GYOKKENDO: A SHIBAYAMA
AND SILVER KORO

By the Gyokkendo company, signed Gyokkendo
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Two gold lacquer medallions, each with an opulent flower still
life inlaid in tortoise shell, coral, mother-of-pearl, stained ivory
and gilt metal. The silver with neatly enameled, manifold floral
borders. A rectangular cartouche at the base bears the signature
GYOKKENDO. One silver hallmark is stamped to the lip of the
vessel. Also note the two handles made in the shape of enameled
maple leaves and the knob on the lid designed as a peony
accompanied by its leaves.
HEIGHT 14.5 cm
Condition: Absolutely magnificent condition with minor wear,
microscopic dents to silver, the knob on the lid a bit loose, only one
(!) loss to inlays, minimal crackling to lacquer and tiny manufacturing
irregularities. This author, in his 35-year career, has hardly ever
seen such a koro in a comparably good state of preservation.
Provenance: From a Croatian private collector. Acquired between
1970 and 2000.

Estimate EUR 5.000,-
Starting price EUR 2.500,-

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