Width: 15cms
Height: 8.5cms
Depth: 10cms
Date: Circa 1910
£11,500
Product Code: KPME152
Artist / Company: Fuji Yoshitoyo
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From our collection of metal-work from the Japanese Meiji-era (1868-1912), this early 20th Century rectangular Iron box bearing the mark of Fuji Yoshitoyo to the underside.
Set on six legs and with a slightly domed, flush-fitting cover, the entire piece is decorated with an etched gilt and Silver mille-fleur inlay design.
Offered in fine condition as shown in the photographs. Please contact us for further information, images or to arrange a viewing.
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Fuji Yoshitoyo
Fujii Yoshitoyo, born in 1868 in Kyoto, Japan, was a well-known and prolific artist in damascene work, a form of inlaying metal.
His family were known for producing high-quality inlaid work since the 17th century in Kyoto. After training he moved to Tokyo where he practised an etching technique, distinct from the traditional Nunome Zogan style. He patented innovative inlay techniques in 1902 and 1909. Fujii’s works, many of which were designed by Professor Bisei Unno, were highly sought after both in Japan and in Europe and America. His factory employed over 200 workers, producing items like brooches, bracelets, and decorative objects. His works earned prestigious awards, and some were purchased by the Imperial Household. Notable exhibitions included the Japan-British Exhibition (1910), the Panama-Pacific Exposition (1915), and the Century of Progress Exposition (1933).
Millefleur
Millefleur translates from the French for “a thousand flowers”. It refers to a background style of many tiny flowers and plants. It first appears in art in the Medieval period in Europe. The style had a notable revival in the 19th century by William Morris.
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