Rare Meiji Period Japanese Snuff Box with Gold and Silver
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Rare Komai Otojiro Meiji period Japanese snuff box, damascene rectangular shape box decorated with genuine gold figures on the boat with island scene and silver mount Fuji at the distance against matte black ground, nine character seal mark to base for Komai Otojiro of Kyoto, length 7.6 cm, width 3.8 cm, height 2.7 cm
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- Damascene - Damascening is a technique used to decorate metal objects, such as swords, armor, and other metalwork, by inlaying different colored metals into grooves that have been etched or engraved into the surface of the metal. The technique is believed to have originated in Damascus, Syria, and was later adopted by other cultures such as the Japanese, Indians and Iranians.
The process typically involves etching a design into the surface of the metal, and then filling the grooves with a contrasting metal, such as gold or silver. The inlaid metal is then burnished to create a smooth surface, and the design is polished to a high shine. Damascening can create intricate and highly detailed designs, and is often used to decorate weapons, as well as jewellery, and other decorative objects.
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