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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), INLAID SEAL MARK ICHIRAKU
Details
A mixed-metal-inlaid iron jar and cover
Meiji period (late 19th century), inlaid seal mark Ichiraku
The body applied with two handles, designed with two panels inlaid in gold, silver, shakudo and shibuichi with a bird perched on a blossoming cherry tree on one side, and a butterfly and hibiscus on the opposite side, each panel surrounded by floral diaper work, the lid with lappets designed with various geometric patterns and set with a silver lion finial holding a rotating glass jewel, signature on base
8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) high
Meiji period (late 19th century), inlaid seal mark Ichiraku
The body applied with two handles, designed with two panels inlaid in gold, silver, shakudo and shibuichi with a bird perched on a blossoming cherry tree on one side, and a butterfly and hibiscus on the opposite side, each panel surrounded by floral diaper work, the lid with lappets designed with various geometric patterns and set with a silver lion finial holding a rotating glass jewel, signature on base
8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) high
Provenance
Previously sold in these Rooms, 16 February 1980, lot 469