An inlaid iron box and cover
An inlaid iron box and cover

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED NIHONKOKU KYOTO JU KOMAI SEI

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An inlaid iron box and cover
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Nihonkoku Kyoto ju Komai sei
Inlaid in gilt nunomezogan and hirazogan, the lid with the scenery of Mt. Fuji, the sides and back with roundels of various birds, flowers and pavilions on a scrolling leafy ground, the front and faces of two drawers with panels of insects, birds and flowers, set on four bracket feet; signature on base
35/8 x 4 ¾ x 2 7/8 in. (9.2 x 12.1 x 7.3 cm.)

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