Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Japanese Inlaid Iron Plaque to the 1920s.
This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.
Perched within an open section of the design is a majestic eagle poised to take flight in pursuit of two small birds, creating a scene full of movement and dramatic tension.
The exquisitely detailed decoration is enriched with luxurious inlays of pure gold and silver. At the same time, intricate hand engraving further enhances the precious metal highlights, adding exceptional depth, texture, and visual contrast.
The plaque bears the artist's signature in Japanese characters, inlaid in silver on the lower left, and is elevated on three elegantly shaped feet, allowing it to be displayed as intended.
A superb collector's piece, this work exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated decorative techniques of the Taishō period, combining artistic excellence with outstanding attention to detail.
Origin: Japan
Date: Circa 1920
Materials: Matte patinated iron with pure gold and silver inlay
Signature: Signed in silver inlaid Japanese characters (lower left)
Dimensions: Height: 1.5cm x width 15cm x depth 15cm
Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Japanese Inlaid Iron Plaque to the 1920s.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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Japanese Patinated Iron Plaque with Gold & Silver Inlay, Circa 1920
