It is lovely koro incense burner in Edo era,18th century.
It is the form of legendary animal "Kirin".

The face is unique and seems to be laugh.
Unsigned.
The name of an era at the time of manufacture is written on the reverse side of a lid of the Tomobako(wooden kiri-box).

The condition of this koro is in excellent.
It has fine patina.

Measurements about : 8cm(3.14")X 10.3cm(4.05") X 10.5cm(4.13")Tall.
It comes with original wooden kiri-box.

100% pure silver kettle.
"Jyun-gin"(pure silver)mark on the base.
Signed maker name "Shoubi-do" on the base also.

The impressive design is the knob.
It is made from jewel, natural jade "Hisui".

Overall condition is in very good except some very minor small dents on the lower part.
Very lovely shape.

Measurements about : 19cm(7.48")Length, 20.5cm(8.07")Width, 25.5cm(10.03")Tall.
Total Silver Weight : 1087g.

Date : From later Meiji to early Taisho per...

Komai Otojiro(1842-1917)work.
It is an amazing article and perfect condition as cultural treasure class.

Since Komai made export to overseas the special occupation, the present condition is that there is almost no existing work of his into Japan.
Also when this goods which is Komai's standard type and great article to know the idea of the export handicraft of the Meiji term.
Its data value is high, and it shows the superiority of the metalwork technology of Meiji Era.

This article is a best quality pure silver metal work, impressive Japanese Jyungin(100% pure silver) covered jar with Shibayama decor on the ivory made body.

The covered jar has high quality and beauty of Meiji art.

Shibayama decor entailed the extensive use of inlay designs complemented by makie images...

Antique bronze tube-shaped case with cover for Sutras,"kyo-zutsu".
Dating from mid Edo period,18C.

The case used in the temple in Japan of the Edo period.
The Buddhist scripture was kept into this.

It can be used also as a Ikebana vase.
Would make a fantastic flower vase for a table Ikebana flower arrangement.
Interior has bronze inner flower holder "otoshi".
Overall condition is very best considering old age...

Unsigned Japanese lacquered wood box is decorated in Ajiro design.
Dating from late Meiji period or early Taisho period.

The cover inset with a shibuichi panel decorated in "iroe takazogan"(colored rise inlay) and "katagiri bori"(one side cut carving)with a crane in a river, Ume and pine tree.
All the sides with a basketwork(Ajiro)ground.
It is made of thin strips of cryptomeria with diamond shaped pattern.
The liner is done in black lacquered...

It is a vase that is very unique shape and with elegance.

It is made of copper made in Meiji period, 19C.
It is possible to use it by hanging it from the ceiling by having the shape of the well bucket.
The design of a three-dimensional leaf that gets twisted the vine is done in the bottom of the well bucket.
A realistic design is very wonderful...

A work by "Komai Otojiro"(1842-1917), a great metalwork artist in the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate.

It is a amazing article and perfect condition as cultural treasure class.

As Komai's work has the tradition that Otojiro learned technology from the Higo inlay artist and Shusuke Misaki.
There are many works of the texture inlay of gold and silver overwhelmingly(Nunome-zogan)...

Fine Japanese Komai work style small box.
This is wonderful Japanese mix metal, gold and silver inlay small box. Beautiful and luxurious.
It has very skillful craftsmanship with the design of auspicious scenery, sunrise, Japanese old palace, Japanese cherry tree, grape running pattern and tall frag.
Geometrical pattern on the side.
The box close and open excellent.
It has a two place of slight enamel came off and a small crack of inlay work on the rid and side part...

Transcendence technique exactly!
A great master of the Kyoto Komai original inlay work.

This is wonderful Japanese mix metal and gold inlay Komai small box. ( Komai is a great master of the Kyoto inlay work.)
This small box is in the shape of Japanese fan.

The family business of the Komai family was a swordsmith in Kyoto from generation to generation.
It was spoken very highly in an inside and outside exposition and fame was gained...

A fine gold,silver and shibuichi kiseru (tobacco pipe) with a natural ivory body, the ends engraved and inlaid with gold, silver and bronze with scenery of fish with cormorants.
Wonderful detail and skillful technique.

Dating from later Edo period, 19th century.

Measurements about : 22.5cm long, 2cm wide. It is in excellent condition.

The 18~19th century (Edo period, 1603-1867) cast bronze vase is decorated in gold and silver-inlay with Japanese plants (probably Iris Japonoca and a cone) design.

As for the gold and the silver inlay work, the design qualities and the master work are very splendid.
It is the first class goods of inlay work made in the Edo era. In addition, gold and height of the silver purity are nominated for a characteristic of the inlay work of the Edo era...