Important Late Meiji Miniature Komai Style 3-Drawer Cabinet Gilt-Brass Damascene

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Important Late Meiji Miniature Komai Style 3-Drawer Cabinet Gilt-Brass Damascene:
$3892.00

RARE ANTIQUE KOMAI STYLE MINIATURE 3-DRAWER CABINET
HANDCRAFTED FULLY ENGRAVED DAMASCENE GILT-BRASS
A particularly fine and highly desirable example of traditional Samurai era metal artistry. Created for wealthy western patrons at the turn of the century. The chest exhibits exquisite proportions, premier workmanship and stunning detail. Maintained in fine condition, absent significant wear. Please study photographs and review condition description. I'm available to respond to questions and concerns. 3.67" (9.3 cm) high, 2.88" (7.3 cm) wide, 1.56" (3.9 cm) deep11.1 ozs (.69 lbs.)POINTS OF COMPARATIVE REFERENCE: merchant Oriental Gallery of Sweden offers a stylistically related (though considerably less sophisticated) bow front three-drawer "ANTIQUE MEIJI JAPANESE MINIATURE IRON CABINET NIHON KOKU KYOTO JU KOMAI SEI" priced at $15,950 USD. Please see item number 115210263657. A very closely related miniature Komai cabinet was included in the November 15, 2022 sale hosted by Akiba Galleries. Lot #1 realized $4,687 (inclusive of 25% buyer's premium) at Dania Beach, Florida sale. Following is the catalog description. Excellent images supplementing those following my credentials can be viewed at the Live saleeers site. Small Japanese Meiji period (late 19th century) Komai cabinet with inlaid in hirazogan with a rural scene with temples, the top with roundels and scrolling dragon chasing pearl details. Double hinged doors open to reveal two side by side drawers above two stacked drawers, all raised on a stepped base. CIRCA: Late to 19th Cent. DIMENSIONS: H: 5.25" x W: 3.25" x L: 4.5" CONSCIENTIOUSLY PACKED AND SHIPPED WORLDWIDE