Chrysanthemum

VINTAGE JAPANESE INK PASTE BOX

A "Yougin" ink paste box .
The cover a multitude of chrysanthemums and leaves

The red ink removed by previous owner.

Condition : Excellent outside - some pitting inside
With original Kiri wood box
Unsigned.

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Note: depending on your computer monitor / phone / ipad etc. colour may vary to actual.

Dimensions are maximum measurements


Width About: 8.0 cm
Height About: 3.2 cm
Weight About: 276 grams

A$180
Known in Japanese as Yougin (洋銀) western silver. This type of metal was first produced in Japan towards the end of Edo Period mid 1800s. In the West this metal is known as Nickel Silver, the composition being 60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc.