A fine solid gold ojime
Meiji Period
In the form of a snake, tightly coiled in several loops, and with delicately carved markings, unsigned.
2.2cm (7/8in); weight 23 grams.
In the form of a snake, tightly coiled in several loops, and with delicately carved markings, unsigned.
2.2cm (7/8in); weight 23 grams.
Sold for
£9,600
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 緒締 蛇 無銘 明治時代
During the Meiji period, a number of hitherto sword fitting makers turned their hands to other types of metalwork, including mae-kanagu for tabako-ire, okimono and other small objects such as ojime. The latter were produced in a number of metals, gold being reserved for the wealthier patrons. As gold is a soft metal, many gold ojime consisted of a mixture of gold and copper or were lined with copper. In the example offered here, the gold is solid, with no traces of copper.
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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