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Japanese Meiji Period Iron and Mixed Metal Butterfly Koro
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Japanese Meiji Period Iron and Mixed Metal Butterfly Koro

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this hand hammered Meiji period 1868-1912, circa 1880 Iron and mixed metal Koro , the main body of the globular Koro is formed from tin sheet Iron, hand hammered into the shape , and profusely onlaid with the use of soft mixed metals including Gold , Silver , Shakudo and Shibuichi , the main body depicting a Floral display of Chrysanthemum, Peonies and other attractive native Flora, the reverse depicts two super quality Silver and Gold onlaid Butterflies, the foot rim and top rim manufactured from solid Silver , the interior also houses a pull out Silver liner, the snugly fitting Silver lined lid is surmounted with a Silver and Gold Chrysanthemum knop finial , a delightful piece of early Meiji period metalwork that would sit well in any serious Japanese metalwork or works of art collection .

Condition report :

Lovely condition throughout .

Approximate sizes :

Height : 4.25" 11 cm

Depth : 4.25" 11 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA595931
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 hand hammered Meiji period 1868-1912, circa 1880 Iron and mixed metal Koro , the main body of the globular Koro is formed from tin sheet Iron, hand hammered into the shape , and profusely onlaid with the use of soft mixed metals including Gold , Silver , Shakudo and Shibuichi , the main body depicting a Floral display of Chrysanthemum, Peonies and other attractive native Flora, the reverse depicts two super quality Silver and Gold onlaid Butterflies, the foot rim and top rim manufactured from solid Silver , the interior also houses a pull out Silver liner, the snugly fitting Silver lined lid is surmounted with a Silver and Gold Chrysanthemum knop finial , a delightful piece of early Meiji period metalwork that would sit well in any serious Japanese metalwork or works of art collection .
fig 1. JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IRON AND MIXED METAL BUTTERFLY KORO
fig 1. Japanese Meiji Period Iron and Mixed Metal Butterfly Koro

Condition report :

Lovely condition throughout .

Approximate sizes :

Height : 4.25" 11 cm

Depth : 4.25" 11 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA595931
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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Archive I JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IRON AND MIXED METAL BUTTERFLY KORO SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
Location
Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IRON AND MIXED METAL BUTTERFLY KORO
JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IRON AND MIXED METAL BUTTERFLY KORO
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)
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