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For similar examples see the design book of Nakahara Tessan, Kyo Shippo Monyo-Shu, (Tokyo, 1979), p.180-1
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SIGNED KYOTO NAMIKAWA [WORKSHOP OF NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI, 1845-1927], MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A cloisonné enamel scent bottle
Signed Kyoto Namikawa [workshop of Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845-1927], Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Worked in gilt and silver wire and various coloured enamels with a panel of butterflies amongst scrolling vines and flowers on a yellow ground, the reverse with a butterfly over chrysanthemums on a blue ground, the sides with floret lozenges, brass mounts
8cm. high
Signed Kyoto Namikawa [workshop of Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845-1927], Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Worked in gilt and silver wire and various coloured enamels with a panel of butterflies amongst scrolling vines and flowers on a yellow ground, the reverse with a butterfly over chrysanthemums on a blue ground, the sides with floret lozenges, brass mounts
8cm. high
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