Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Carp Koro

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this super quality Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal koro or incense burner, the heavy silver body stands upon a three legged base and has been cast with ripples of water in relief as a pair of majestic carp swim through, the reverse sees an explosion of water as a carp leaps from beneath the surface, each fish finely rendered in shakudo before being applied to the silver body, further mixed metal decorated water lilies complete the theme, the koro is fitted with a heavy silver liner above which sits a pierced and reticulated silver lid from which the incense escapes , artist signed in a bold script to the shoulder translating to Oju Chikanori Sen, made on commission by Chikanori, a quite magical piece of mixed metalwork from an artist clearly very accomplished at hand forming silver into opulent vessels such as this .

Provenance :

UK based Japanese works of art collection .

Condition report :

Lovely condition throughout .

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 4" 10.2 cm

Diameter : 4 1/2" 11.5 cm

Weight : 15.3 oz 478 gms

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item. ep59

Physical Dimensions

Height

10.2cm (4.02")

Width

11.5cm (4.53")

Depth

11.5cm (4.53")

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1104353

Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

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