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Beautiful Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Iron & Silver Tea Scoop
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Beautiful Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Iron & Silver Tea Scoop

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 February 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Description

Unusual Japanese Meiji/Taisho (early 20thC) hammered iron tea scoop (for Japanese tea ceremony) with lovely silver and gold inlay of orchids, roses and cherry blossom. Length 13cm, width 4.5cm, height 3cm, weight 57g.

Fine original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Iron Tea Scoop to the 1910s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1136546
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1172
Description
Unusual Japanese Meiji/Taisho (early 20thC) hammered iron tea scoop (for Japanese tea ceremony) with lovely silver and gold inlay of orchids, roses and cherry blossom. Length 13cm, width 4.5cm, height 3cm, weight 57g.

Fine original condition.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Iron Tea Scoop to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136546
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1172
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A cylindrical dark iron tea scoop featuring intricate silver and gold floral inlays across the surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cylindrical dark iron tea scoop featuring intricate silver and gold floral inlays across the surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Iron & Silver Tea Scoop

Archive II A cylindrical dark iron tea scoop featuring intricate silver and gold floral inlays across the surface. View II
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Archive VIII A cylindrical dark iron tea scoop featuring intricate silver and gold floral inlays across the surface. View VIII
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Telephone 07975 614592
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Bath
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 776
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A cylindrical dark iron tea scoop featuring intricate silver and gold floral inlays across the surface.
Beautiful Japanese Meiji/Taisho (early 20thC) Iron & Silver Tea Scoop
Ref: SA1136546
A cylindrical dark iron tea scoop featuring intricate silver and gold floral inlays across the surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Utensil
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji / Taisho
  • MaterialIron, Silver, Gold
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsFloral inlay, Hammered texture, Silver overlay
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The Meiji and Taisho periods marked a transition in Japanese craftsmanship, where traditional samurai sword-fitting techniques were adapted to create decorative art objects, including tea ceremony utensils and metal containers.

These pieces typically utilise forged iron as a base, often finished with a dark oxidised coating, and feature precious metal inlays such as silver and gold applied via techniques like nunome-zogan (cloth inlay).

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the quality of hand-forging, the precision of the metal inlay work, natural patination, and sometimes artist signatures or makers marks inscribed on the base or interior.

This piece can be displayed as a sculptural accent on a minimalist sideboard, low coffee table, or within a dedicated display case to highlight its craftsmanship and metallic texture.

Maintain the object in a stable environment away from excessive moisture to prevent rust on the iron components, and clean gently with a soft, dry cloth without using abrasive chemical polishes.
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