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FINE artist-signed late Meiji era brass kogo (incense box) rare tsuba guard form

$ 124.08

Availability: 50 in stock
  • Age: circa 1910
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Primary Material: Brass
  • Condition: Original throughout and undamaged.
  • Color: bright brass
  • Maker: calligraphic signature of artist
  • Region of Origin: Japan

    Description

    RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE ARTIST-SIGNED KOGO OF TSUBA GUARD SHAPE
    FINELY DECORATED WITH BUTTERFLIES IN RELIEF
    A remarkably appealing early 20th century handcrafted brass tea incense box displaying premier workmanship and detail.  Three character calligraphic signature on gently domed lid decorated with incised butterflies and moth on a stippled ground.
    Offered in remarkably well preserved original condition - wonderful surface.
    7/8" (22mm) high x 2 3/8" (60mm) wide x 1 3/4" (44mm) deep
    CONSCIENTIOUSLY PACKED AND SHIPPED WORLDWIDE