As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Taisho period 1912-1926, pierced silver fruit dish artist sealed Tankin, the Yamaguchi Tankin Kabushiki Gaisha were a shop founded in Osaka specializing in the commissions of metalwork, clocks and silver items produced by leading artisans of the period. On this occasion we have a large shaped and pierced silver bowl absolutely ideal for fruit or just display, the footed bowl is finely pierced with Phoenix ( Hoo- Ho Birds ) each side of a tree , the footrim pierced with Butterflies aside leafs, the heavy quality bowl has patinated to the deep grey black colour that only appears on high grade Japanese silver , the bowl comes complete with its original Tomobako ( storage box) which also carries the Tankin seal, a fine example of Japanese silver work of the late Meiji / Taisho period.
Condition report :
Fabulous condition throughout .
Approximate Sizes :
Diameter : 11 5/8" 29.5
Height : 4.0" 10.2 cm
Weight : 38.4 oz 1194 gms
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA867004
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 fine quality Taisho period 1912-1926, pierced silver fruit dish artist sealed Tankin, the Yamaguchi Tankin Kabushiki Gaisha were a shop founded in Osaka specializing in the commissions of metalwork, clocks and silver items produced by leading artisans of the period. On this occasion we have a large shaped and pierced silver bowl absolutely ideal for fruit or just display, the footed bowl is finely pierced with Phoenix ( Hoo- Ho Birds ) each side of a tree , the footrim pierced with Butterflies aside leafs, the heavy quality bowl has patinated to the deep grey black colour that only appears on high grade Japanese silver , the bowl comes complete with its original Tomobako ( storage box) which also carries the Tankin seal, a fine example of Japanese silver work of the late Meiji / Taisho period.
fig 1. Large Japanese Silver Fruit Bowl.
Condition report :
Fabulous condition throughout .
Approximate Sizes :
Diameter : 11 5/8" 29.5
Height : 4.0" 10.2 cm
Weight : 38.4 oz 1194 gms
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA867004
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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