A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover, by Hayashi Tanigoro,
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Description
A very fine Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with brocade designs, by Hayashi Tanigoro, worked in silver wire and coloured enamels with geometric and stylised dragon and phoenix bands, reserved against a mocha-ground, raised on four decorated bracket feet, silver rims and silk lined, signed ‘Dai Nihon Hayashi Tanigoro-zo’. Japanese, circa 1880.
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More Information
Origin: Japan Period: 19th Century Materials: cloisonné Condition: Good. Creation Date: Circa 1880 Styles / Movements: Traditional Patterns: Asian/Oriental Incollect Reference #: 714712 -
Dimensions
W. 6.5 in; H. 2.5 in; D. 3.5 in; W. 16.51 cm; H. 6.35 cm; D. 8.89 cm;
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