LOT 8 KOMAI: A FINE GILT MINIATURE BOX AND COVER
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KOMAI: A FINE GILT MINIATURE BOX AND COVERBy the Komai company, signed Nihon koku Kyoto ju Komai seiJapan, Kyoto, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of circular form, finely decorated with rich gold damascene, the cover depicting the famous torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine with a geometric border. The side decorated with paulownia leaves. The underside signed in gold Nihon koku Kyoto ju KOMAI sei [made by Komai of Kyoto, Japan] inside a gilt square reserve.DIAMETER 5.9 cmWEIGHT 110.6 gCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, such as light surface scratches and minuscule dents.Provenance: From a Canadian private collection.Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related miniature box and cover by Komai sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin, 7 November 2013, London, lot 497 (sold for 3,125 GBP).
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