Bidspirit auction | A JAPANESE MIXED-METAL LIDDED BOX,

A JAPANESE MIXED-METAL LIDDED BOX, MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) - Rectangular, raised on bracket feet, the lid decorated in relief and colored metal overlays with a sailing ship at sea, two smaller vessels in the distance, the sides with floral sprays in copper and shakudō. The interior gilt, the underside with an impressed maker’s mark within a square, and an engraved artist’s signature to the corner. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 6 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in., (15 x 11.5 x 5.5 cm.) Condition: Surface wear, scratches, and light tarnish consistent with age; rubbing to gilt interior; minor losses to inlay in areas. Overall good condition, structurally sound.