ANTIQUE 19thC JAPANESE SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL MODELS OF PIGEONS ON STAND c.1890
19th Century Japanese Meiji period silver figures of wild wood pigeons, on a carved wood stand. The naturalistically modelled birds decorated with enamelled eyes and plumage, with realistically engraved feathers.
Tested to be 950+ high grade silver. Attributed to Hasegawa Issei (Gyokutosai), 1890-1920, active in Asakusa, Tokyo during the Meiji and Taisho Eras.
Reference Number: A5656
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Japanese Meiji period very fine silver figures of wild wood pigeons, on a carved wood stand. The naturalistically modeled birds decorated with enamelled eyes and plumage, with realistically engraved feathers. Tested to be 950+ high grade silver. Attributed to Hasegawa Issei (Gyokutosai), 1890-1920, active in Asakusa, Tokyo during the Meiji and Taisho Eras.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 23cm
Width: 28 x 18cm
Weight: 1370g
