Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
A rare Japanese solid silver Chirori Carafe dating to Meiji period, late 19th century.
The Chirori was used to heat and pour warm sake and is typically found in tin, cooper or brass.
The first hallmark (??) meaning "Jungin" Translates to pure silver.
The second hallmark in the box ( ??? ) and ( ?? ) meaning "Aizu" and " Kobo ". Aizu likely pertaining to the region in japan it was made and Kobo translates to "Workshop" or "studio" so ( Aizu Workshop ).
The third hallmark ( ?? ) means "seiga" translates to graceful or elegant.
It has hammered decoration and a handle wrapped in thin strips of bamboo or rattan.
Date & Origin
Japan, c1900.
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height to Top of Handle: 11.5 cm
Diameter: 6.8 cm
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Solid Silver Japanese Meiji Period Sake Chirori Carafe C1900
