As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and stylish Meiji Period (1868-1912), circa 1900 pure silver and mixed metal bowl by the renowned Miyamoto company, this significant scale vessel weighs over 172 ounces and is decorated with stylised Ho-o (Phoenix) and palownia worked in shibuichi and gold alloys, the handles are riveted to the body exposing fine quality decorative studs, the bowl contains a removable wire basket for flower display as was the intended use when manufactured, now perfect as an opulent table or consul centerpiece, other functional uses could be as a large wine or champagne cooler filled with ice, whatever the use this magnificent vessel would grace any space as a stunning focal point, signed Miyamoto Kinsei and carrying the Jungin pure silver mark.Literature : The Miyamoto company were founded in 1880 originally as a promoter of cigarettes, tobacco and supplier of cigarette cases, in 1899 it moved to Tokyo where i...