Satsuma Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hi Everybody! I have the above order and don't doubt its authenticity. However, the case in which it sits has me stumped. I attach two pictures and make the following observations. First, I have not seen a case for a Class 4 with a lid that comes off separately - usually, lids are hinged. Second, to help the lid to stay with the base, it can be tied on with the purple tassels attached to the base. Third, indeed, I have not seen a case with tassels. Fourth, I have not seen a case with the three Paulownia leaves, as depicted. Last, the lacquer inside the lid (and this is not pictured) seems to have been mixed with gold-coloured "glitter". Unusual in its own right. I'm not sure of its era but, although "as new", it looks pre-WWII. My wild guess is Taisho (1912 - 1926). I am wondering if anyone can help me better understand this particular and wonderful piece. All good wishes Satsuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hi Satsuma, nice fourth class in the case for nobles and foreigners. For more info about these cases see http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/56850-japanese-orders-in-tamatebako-miyake-boxes-for-nobles-and-foreigners/ It's hard to date your order by this photo (we need close-ups of obverse and reverse). I'd say it came from [1900s ; 1910s] time period. Regards, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogi Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 What a great find Please do post more pictures :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satsuma Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Gentlemen! I am touched by your interest and kind responses. I am more than happy to attach additional photos and have done so below. (After my opening post, I saw a better than half explanation on about our Page 28, but didn't want to renege on what advice I might have received anyway. Thanks for your help.) I hope the extra photos can provide further light. All good wishes Satsuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satsuma Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hi Nick! Oops! - I now add a photo of the obverse. Sats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks for additional photos! Nice marked 4th class from 1900s-1910s. Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogi Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Amazing really awesome, thank you so much for posting additional pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hello Satsuma, An interesting and ownderful specimen. Thanks for posting it. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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