19th c. Japanese Bronze Box, Jomi Eisuke

$875.00

A rare 19th-century bronze box, originally made as a tea box by Jomi Eisuke.

Shōbi Eisuke, known in the West as Jomi, was an extremely successful bronze worker based in Kyoto. He received commissions from the Imperial Household Agency and exhibited frequently at international fairs, winning prizes in Paris in 1878 and 1889.

Stamped on lower edge.

Measures: 3.5” H

A rare 19th-century bronze box, originally made as a tea box by Jomi Eisuke.

Shōbi Eisuke, known in the West as Jomi, was an extremely successful bronze worker based in Kyoto. He received commissions from the Imperial Household Agency and exhibited frequently at international fairs, winning prizes in Paris in 1878 and 1889.

Stamped on lower edge.

Measures: 3.5” H