ANTIQUE 19thC JAPANESE SOLID SILVER & SHIBAYAMA KORO c.1890
19th Century Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Koro (Incense Burner). The straight oval body is applied with very fine multi-coloured mother of pearl, depicting birds and insects amongst flowers and the lid with a realistically carved floral finial.
Reference Number: A5452
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Koro (Incense Burner). The straight oval body is applied with very fine multi-coloured mother of pearl, depicting birds and insects amongst flowers and the lid with a realistically carved floral finial.
Base and rims applied with finely worked filigree silver. The piece dates to the Meiji period (1890-1912), acid tested shows a 950+ silver standard, the side is marked with Makers mark (Unknown to me)
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 17cm
Width: 16.5 x 14cm
Weight: 795g
