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Amazing Japanese silver teapot and cover, dragon spout Meiji period 19TH century

$12,000
£9,161.95
€10,586.55
CA$16,845.73
A$18,776.32
CHF 9,851.29
MX$229,289.47
NOK 124,738.76
SEK 117,897.10
DKK 79,012.02

About the Item

amazing rare archaistic style silver ewer or tea pot with cover, the design is Of archaistic style dragons on the main frieze and on the cover, this style came from ancient Chinese art, the spout is designed as the head of a dragon or a mythical beast with big ears And hair. the handle is attached to this pair of amazingly realistic shishi lions masks. This tea pot is made from sterling silver and on the inside there are two solid silver pieces Attached to the bottom and i think they are there for keeping the tea hot. The tea pot is not marked with any Japanese marks but it is attributed to the work of : "HATA ZOROKU" 1823-1890 that was working in the late 19th century. There are two import marks, one is small and illegible and the second is a crowned V That was used in the Netherland between 1814-1893, so this fits the date window of Hata Zoroku and the other great masters of the Meiji period. Another similar ewer and not a tea pot by Hata Zoroku was just sold at CHRISTIES auction house, on the 22/3/2022 , it was sold for 15,120 $ (a print screen in the last picture) Size : Height with handle : 17.5 cm / 6.9 inch Height without handle :14 cm / 5.5 inch Width from one side to the tip of the spout : 17 cm / 6.7 inch Weight is 470 Grams
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17.02 cm)Diameter: 6.9 in (17.53 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Hammered,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Repoussé,Welded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. condition is very good, no brakes or repairs, some minor dents and scratches and age worn to the silver, this item was not repaired in any form,.
  • Seller Location:
    Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8130238131922

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