1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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Jun 25, 2016 - Jun 26, 2016
Japanese, likely Meiji Period (1868-1912). A very fine lidded box allover with intricate cloisonne enamel decoration, the top centered by a mandala form cartouche bearing a phoenix in flight with swirling tail feathers, the cartouche reserved to a ground of overlapping chrysanthemum blossoms in orange and blue on a field of gilt scrolls punctuated by triangular fields of diaper patterning in blue, red, and peach, the side walls of lid and body with further corresponding floral decoration with a band of lappets to body base, the box underside with a blue to red chrysanthemum blossom, possibly a depiction of the Imperial Seal of Japan, Order of the Chrysanthemum, to a field of green swirling vines surrounded by a black imbricated band, altogether raised on four gilt bracket feet, the hinged box lid opening to reveal a single gilt compartment. Approximate height 2.375", width 4.375", depth 3.75". Provenance: From the Estate of Channing S. Jun, M.D., Eastman, Georgia.
Overall in very good condition with minor pitting overall to enamel commensurate with age. Some gilt loss to edges and corners, minor dings and dents, all commensurate with age handling. Lock not functioning (fixed open), lacking key.
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