AN UNUSUAL GINBARI CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL INKWELL AND COVER WITH IRIS AND BUTTERFLIES Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The inkwell supported on four lobed feet, the hinged cover of domed square form, decorated in bright ginbari enamels with iris flowers and butterflies, reserved against a pale green ginbari ground.

HEIGHT 4.5 cm, WIDTH 7.8 cm
WEIGHT 128.6 g

Condition: Good condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities, expected pitting, few small nicks and hairline cracks, and occasional light scratches.
Provenance: Viennese private collection, acquired in the local trade before 2000.