ANTIQUE 19thC JAPANESE SOLID SILVER, ENAMEL & SHIBAYAMA KORO c.1890
Antique late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Koro (Incense Burner). The silver body is applied of very fine enamel work, both sides adorned with a finely carved circular panels of various colours of mother of pearl on a gold laquered (kinji) ground, one side depicting rope tied baskets and a vase on a pedestal base filled with flowers and other side with a geisha holding a brunch with handing wisteria and a mythical demon hiding inside a bell (bonsho). The sides mounted with delicate shaped handles and lid decorated with delicate shaded enamel within fine filigree reserves and mounted with a blooming chrysanthemum, standinf on a spreading base on c-shaped feet. The piece dates to the Meiji period (1890-1912), acid tested shows (950+ silver standard).
Reference Number: A8742
DESCRIPTION
Antique late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Koro (Incense Burner). The silver body is applied of very fine enamel work, both sides adorned with a finely carved circular panels of various colours of mother of pearl on a gold laquered (kinji) ground, one side depicting rope tied baskets and a vase on a pedestal base filled with flowers and other side with a geisha holding a brunch with handing wisteria and a mythical demon hiding inside a bell (bonsho). The sides mounted with delicate shaped handles and lid decorated with delicate shaded enamel within fine filigree reserves and mounted with a blooming chrysanthemum, standinf on a spreading base on c-shaped feet. The piece dates to the Meiji period (1890-1912), acid tested shows (950+ silver standard).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 24cm
Width: 14.5cm
Depth: 8cm
Weight: 770g