A GINBARI CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL INKWELL AND COVER
AN UNUSUAL GINBARI CLOISONNE ENAMEL INKWELL AND COVER WITH IRIS AND BUTTERFLIES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The inkwell supported on four lobed feet, the hinged cover of domed square form, decorated in bright ginbari enamels with iris flowers and butterflies, reserved against a pale green ginbari ground.
HEIGHT 4.5 cm, WIDTH 7.8 cm
WEIGHT 128.6 g
Condition: Good condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities, expected pitting, few small nicks and hairline cracks, and occasional light scratches.
Provenance: Viennese private collection, acquired in the local trade before 2000.
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AN UNUSUAL GINBARI CLOISONNE ENAMEL INKWELL AND COVER WITH IRIS AND BUTTERFLIES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The inkwell supported on four lobed feet, the hinged cover of domed square form, decorated in bright ginbari enamels with iris flowers and butterflies, reserved against a pale green ginbari ground.
HEIGHT 4.5 cm, WIDTH 7.8 cm
WEIGHT 128.6 g
Condition: Good condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities, expected pitting, few small nicks and hairline cracks, and occasional light scratches.
Provenance: Viennese private collection, acquired in the local trade before 2000.
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