Japanese Komai Damascene Cigarette Case with Monkey and Butterflies
An early 20th century Japanese Komai damascene cigarette case, the gun metal ground finely decorated with thin threads of gold and silver with a monkey upon a leafy vine highlighted with butterflies, three-character signature.
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- Damascene - Damascening is a technique used to decorate metal objects, such as swords, armor, and other metalwork, by inlaying different colored metals into grooves that have been etched or engraved into the surface of the metal. The technique is believed to have originated in Damascus, Syria, and was later adopted by other cultures such as the Japanese, Indians and Iranians.
The process typically involves etching a design into the surface of the metal, and then filling the grooves with a contrasting metal, such as gold or silver. The inlaid metal is then burnished to create a smooth surface, and the design is polished to a high shine. Damascening can create intricate and highly detailed designs, and is often used to decorate weapons, as well as jewellery, and other decorative objects.
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