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Outstanding Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Monkey Plate -Isshunken Seiju
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Outstanding Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Monkey Plate -Isshunken Seiju

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fantastic quality mixed metal plate in its original Tomobako by a recorded Meiji period artist Isshunken Seiju , the double skinned plate is patinated in a deep black Shakudo ground superbly onlaid with solid Gold, Silver and Shibuichi amongst other alloys, the delightful subject matter depicts an adult Monkey clutching a Gold Persimmon fruit , its youngster reaching out to grasp the fruit, the detail is so finely carved it defies belief, aside the Primates sits a superbly decorated vase on stand housing a display of solid Gold & Silver Peonies, the outer rim of the plate is circled with a mixture of mixed metal Maple leaves , to the rear is a solid Silver finely cast signature seal , a work of art in itself ! the seal translates to read :ISSHUNKEN SEIJU with Kao ,Seiju is listed on page 404, in the book Toso Kinko Jiten (Wakayama Takeshi); Late Edo period , he was a prominent maker of fuchi kashira (sword fittings) this would undoubtedly be where he learnt his remarkable metalwork skills, and possibly goes some way to explain the deep black Shakudo type alloys he would have been used to working with .

An outstanding quality plate in wonderful clean condition .

Approximate sizes:

Diameter: 9 5/8" 14.5 cm

Height: 1" 2.5 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA449925
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

Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fantastic quality mixed metal plate in its original Tomobako by a recorded Meiji period artist Isshunken Seiju , the double skinned plate is patinated in a deep black Shakudo ground superbly onlaid with solid Gold, Silver and Shibuichi amongst other alloys, the delightful subject matter depicts an adult Monkey clutching a Gold Persimmon fruit , its youngster reaching out to grasp the fruit, the detail is so finely carved it defies belief, aside the Primates sits a superbly decorated vase on stand housing a display of solid Gold & Silver Peonies, the outer rim of the plate is circled with a mixture of mixed metal Maple leaves , to the rear is a solid Silver finely cast signature seal , a work of art in itself ! the seal translates to read :ISSHUNKEN SEIJU with Kao ,Seiju is listed on page 404, in the book Toso Kinko Jiten (Wakayama Takeshi); Late Edo period , he was a prominent maker of fuchi kashira (sword fittings) this would undoubtedly be where he learnt his remarkable metalwork skills, and possibly goes some way to explain the deep black Shakudo type alloys he would have been used to working with .

An outstanding quality plate in wonderful clean condition .

Approximate sizes:

Diameter: 9 5/8" 14.5 cm

Height: 1" 2.5 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA449925
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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OUTSTANDING QUALITY JAPANESE MIXED METAL MONKEY PLATE -ISSHUNKEN SEIJU
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)
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