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A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, attributed to Kawade Shibataro

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with butterflies amongst foliage, attributed to Kawade Shibataro, the cover and sides finely worked with silver wire and coloured enamels showing a profusion of butterflies amidst blooms and scrolling leafy tendrils, all reserved against a black ground, with silver rims and a silk lining. Japanese, circa 1880.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	cloisonné
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental
Incollect Reference #:	714715

Dimensions

W.	6 in;	H.	2.5 in;	D.	4.5 in;
W.	15.24 cm;	H.	6.35 cm;	D.	11.43 cm;

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