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Lot details Japan, early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926) The silver box with overhanging cover decorated with a takazogan sixteen-petaled kikumon (Chrysanthemum Seal), the Imperial Seal of Japan, and further enameled in green and purple shippo with two paulownia crests (kirimon) and scrolling vines. SIZE 2 x 3.8 x 5.6 cm WEIGHT 126 g Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: Czech private collection. These types of silver bonbonnières were given as gifts by the emperor and the Imperial Family usually during special events and ceremonies. For further information on Japanese imperial silver bonbonnières see Arts of Asia Journal, Susan Tosk and David Cole Japanese Imperial Silver Bonboninières: Elegance in the Palm of Your Hand – The Nancy and Robin Markbreiter Collection, spring 2022, no. 9. Auction comparison: Compare to two closely related imperial silver bonbonnière at Hindman, Japanese and Korean Works of Art, 25 March 2022, Chicago, lot 14 (sold for 2,250 USD).