A GOLD INLAID KOMAI IRON CHARGER WITH DAIKOKU AND RAT

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.