A Komai iron and bronze miniature kodansu

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A Komai iron and bronze miniature kodansu
with pierced hinged door and carrying handle, decorated in gilt nunomezogan with with fan-shaped panels and roundels depicting various regions including Mikado, Takao, Chionin, Camojinsha, Kinkakuji, Arasijiyama, Yaami, Kiyomitzu and Uzi on a ground of scrolling motifs with floral roundels, the top with ho-o and kiku-head panels, fitted with five drawers decorated with geometric patterns, original key -- 5.1/2.in (14cm) long, signed Ichi Oken, (old wear). See Colour Plate.

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