small Japanese container,cloissonne.

Hi Members
This is another one of my items,I collect interesting fine quality boxes,as a hobby.
size is 4"inches high 4 1/4" wide. Japanese probably around 1900? or earlier.
Columba.

 

Yes, Japanese cloisonne, probably 1890-1930 in date.

 

It's really lovely. What would it have been used for?

 

I agree with Tracey, it is lovely Columba You have been posting some very nice items

 

Hi cxgirl
thanks for your kind comments,Tracy B , It is probably called a ginger jar.
as I said my hobby is collecting interesting boxes,as long as members do not mind I will post them ,hope they are enjoyed.
Columba.

 

yes, please, post more, I love looking

 

Many thanks.
I am happy to share my passion,I also like to have variety in my collection.
not only expensive ones,some times cheaper ones can also be interesting.
Columba.

 

I'm with CXgirl. Please keep posting. I love looking at interesting pieces and learning along the way

 

many thanks Tracy B.
This is another Japanese one , I feel very fine delicate ,work ,In this period around 1868-1912. The Japanese cloisonne work many say was far superior to the Chinese work at that time, Chinese very early work is very valued.

My box is said to be around 1880-85, According to Mr Gregory Irvine ,former head curator (now retired) at the Victoria and Albert ,Asian department,where he specialized in metal work,also author of "Japanese cloisonne " V&A Far Eastern Series.
He said about my box ,Kyoto work probably 1880-85? It imitates the work of Namikawa Yasuyuki (regarded as one of the best makers ,if not the best of that period.)
But was probably not made by him,(pity about that) still for his name to be mentioned in the description is great.

It is Quite small 11 x7.2 x 5cms It is amazing how small the black circles are.

Columba.

 

The glittery top,is called ,Goldstone or adverturine.
Columba.

 

Agree, and it is of much better quality than the jar you posted at the top of the listing, and consequently quite a bit more valuable. It's a nice example of the type.

 

love this box

 

Me too We must have similar taste. I never seem to come across such gorgeous treasures as these x