This Koro(incense burner)is just for decoration.
It is made by Japanese wood and lacquer.
However, if it includes metal holder corresponding to the form of this incense burner in a main part, it can actually be used as an incense burner.

It is an incense burner of very brilliant workmanship.
The Shibayama lacquer work and raised gold lacquer makie work of very high technology are ornamented by the whole incense burner...

This Koro(incense burner)is just for decoration.
It is made by Japanese wood and lacquer.
However, if it includes metal holder corresponding to the form of this incense burner in a main part, it can actually be used as an incense burner.

It is an incense burner of very brilliant workmanship.
The Shibayama lacquer work and raised gold lacquer makie work of very high technology are ornamented by the whole incense burner...

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...

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...

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)...

The great Shibayama makie artist in Meiji (1868-1912) "Shibayama Soichi" works.
It is the one of the most greatest Japanese lacquer ware in Meiji.

Very beautiful Kodansu(small incense case with tray)decorated with Japanese old palace, stream and garden scenery in the fan shape.
If the top standwith foot is removed, the small box divided into three and a small incense tray will appear from inside.

The small incense tray is ornamented with Shibayama style decor...

It is very beautiful Shibayama Makie small box in old age.
This small gold lacquer box is in excellent condition, no chip, no crack and no came off.

The design of Sakura, butterfly and Hyotan(a bottle gourd)is beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay work...

Nihashi Yoshihira(1896-1977) is the maestro of a Japanese metal carving world.

This wonderful gold and silver inlay box is the notable article of his works and published in a catalogue of an exhibition.

It is in excellent condition except minor marks from seal on the back. No chip, no crack and no wear.
Inside has silk cloth ground. A design with a high-class feeling.
Metal inlay works are designed with butterfly and hagi(Japanese bush clover)...

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...

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...