Price
£3950.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
A wonderful Japanese late 19th Century Iron box signed Komai.
Inlaid gilt decoration depicts a peacock resting in the boughs of a pine tree. The sides of the box decorated with Imperial mon amongst an elaborate and swirling foliate design.
A paper label inside the box reads “Mrs S Fasse, Elmira NYC”.
Signed to the base.
Komai
Komai was a workshop in Japan known for their fine damascene work. Before the Meiji period they specialized in decorative sword fittings, after the carrying of swords was outlawed they turned their hand to creating artworks and goods to appeal to the export market.
Peacock
In Japan the peacock is the emblem of love, it symbolizes good will, nurturing and kindness, and is associated with Kannon (Guan-Yin).
Dimensions
9.5cm in length by 7cm in depth and 3cm in heightCondition report
Good condition: Some very minor wear to be expected with ageThe BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
