A Japanese export Sawasa Ware seal-paste lidded patinated gilt-copper box, Edo Period, early 18th century

Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton
A Japanese export Sawasa Ware seal-paste lidded patinated gilt-copper box, Edo Period, early 18th century

the cicruclar box in gilt and shakudo with a central flower panel with plum blossom on a nanako ground, the base engraved in gilt with willow, iris, and peaches, gilt interior
7 cm. (2.3/4 in.) diam.
3in; 7.25cm diameter

Condition Report:
Slight old wear consistent with age and use of the object, including a few small dents to the cover. The box inscribed with a collection number 376 with initials W and unreadable character.

Provenance:
Possibly William Beckford (1760-1844);
His daughter Susan Euphemia, Duchess of Hamilton (1786-1859);
Her granddaughter, Lady Mary Louise (1884-1957), only child and principal heir of William Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 12th Duke of Hamilton, who married in 1906 James Graham (1878-1954), Marquess of Graham who in 1925 succeeded his father as 6th Duke of Montrose;
Thence by descent