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Antique Japanese Silver and Enamel Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl Circa 1890

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Japanese silver and enamel cream jug and sugar bowl set; part of our Japanese silverware collection. This exceptional antique Japanese silver cream jug and covered sugar bowl have a circular pumpkin-shaped form. This antique silver bowl and cream jug each have an incurved segmented form accented with applied stemmed cherry blossom designs, accented with enamel decoration. The impressive sugar bowl is fitted with an impressive cinquefoil shaped push fit cover, ornamented with a continuation of stemmed blossom designs and surmounted with a cast and applied finial realistically modelled in the form of a butterfly, incorporating further multi-coloured enamel decoration. Each component of thissilver jug and bowl set is fitted with silver bamboo stalk handles, accented with leaf designs. Such examples of enamel decorated teaware are rare to the market, and becoming increasingly difficult to locate in this fine condition. We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece. Condition This antique silver cream and sugar set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The Japanese hallmarks struck to the underside of each piece are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of Japanese silver and enamel jug and bowl set. Dimensions Cream Jug Length from back of handle to tip of lip 14cm/5.51' Width 8.4cm/3.31' Height 8.5cm/3.35' Sugar Bowl Length across handles 16.6cm/6.54' Width 10.7cm/4.21' Height 8.5cm/3.35' Weight 16.2 troy ounces/505.3g Maker: Sanju Saku Date: Circa 1890 Origin: Yokohama, Japan SKU: C8565
  • Creator:
    Sanju Saku (Maker)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Please see description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C85651stDibs: LU1200239638622

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