Japanese art deco sterling cigarette case
Circa 1930 japanese metal inlaid / dinanderie sterling silver tested / brass / copper cigarette case.
Excellent condition.
8cm 7cm
The decorative arts of 1930s Japan remain little known and scarcely documented. Yet, this period saw the emergence of creations of remarkable richness, particularly in metalwork. Much like Art Deco in the West, Japan developed a refined style where modernity and craftsmanship came together, resulting in objects of great elegance.
This cigarette case, crafted using dinanderie and metal marquetry, perfectly illustrates this exceptional expertise. Dinanderie, the art of shaping non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, or bronze, reaches an extraordinary level of perfection in this piece. Metal marquetry, a delicate technique of inlaying different alloys, creates sophisticated patterns and subtle contrasts.
Often made to order or in limited series, these objects showcase the excellence of Japanese artisans of the time. As in Europe, great attention was paid to detail, harmony in form, and technical innovation.
Despite their outstanding quality, these pieces remain largely unknown to the public today. Yet, they deserve to be rediscovered and appreciated, both for their aesthetic beauty and the ingenuity of their craftsmanship.
Excellent condition.
8cm 7cm
The decorative arts of 1930s Japan remain little known and scarcely documented. Yet, this period saw the emergence of creations of remarkable richness, particularly in metalwork. Much like Art Deco in the West, Japan developed a refined style where modernity and craftsmanship came together, resulting in objects of great elegance.
This cigarette case, crafted using dinanderie and metal marquetry, perfectly illustrates this exceptional expertise. Dinanderie, the art of shaping non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, or bronze, reaches an extraordinary level of perfection in this piece. Metal marquetry, a delicate technique of inlaying different alloys, creates sophisticated patterns and subtle contrasts.
Often made to order or in limited series, these objects showcase the excellence of Japanese artisans of the time. As in Europe, great attention was paid to detail, harmony in form, and technical innovation.
Despite their outstanding quality, these pieces remain largely unknown to the public today. Yet, they deserve to be rediscovered and appreciated, both for their aesthetic beauty and the ingenuity of their craftsmanship.
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