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Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

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By regularfella2, 3 June, 2009
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Sterling Silver .950 & Ivory
Distinguishing marks
'Pure Silver" Jungin on bottom
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1868 - 1900
Size and dimensions of this item
750 ml when full
Weight
18.5 oz
Long Description

This is a solid silver Meiji period Kyusu teapot .
It is done in repousee with a two water-dragon motif ; the two dragons are intertwined around the body of the teapot & one dragons' neck & head serve as the spout .
The lid has another water-dragon , with it's head serving as a handle .
The dragon heads on the spout & lid are cast silver and are silver-soldered on .
There is an Ivory handle (approx. 70 mm) mounted at 90 degrees , relative to the spout .

This is a highly detailed and skilled work of the time period .
The only mark that I can find is the 'pure silver' Jungin stamped on the bottom of the teapot .

I have been told that it looks like the work of either Y.Nonoike or Yukitru .
With no found signature , that's only guesswork , I guess.

I've had trouble trying to post photos on this form , so I am including 2 links to photobucket , for the viewing of this item .

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv230/mrgeekteatoo/2009_0320Artwork0039.jpg

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv230/mrgeekteatoo/bottom.jpg

Thank you , in advance , for looking at my little teapot !

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regularfella2

12 years 11 months ago

Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

Hello again ...

I'm just curious if anyone has found any additional information about my little teapot .

Thank you !

Anonymous (not verified)

12 years 11 months ago

In reply to Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot by regularfella2

Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

Silly question, how do you know it's Sterling? Both the Japanese ans Chines used hallmarks.

Lovejoy

Anonymous (not verified)

12 years 11 months ago

In reply to Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot by Anonymous (not verified)

Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

Thanks for asking , Lovejoy .
The 'Jungin' on it's base signifies "pure silver" in Japanese .

I had it tested by a good silversmith/jeweler & it came up .950 silver .

regularfella2

Anonymous (not verified)

12 years 11 months ago

In reply to Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot by Anonymous (not verified)

Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

My Bad, I didn't see the mark ;~). One doesn't run into silver Japanese teapots like this everyday, or even once a year. At auction these seldom sell for under $600.00.

Lovejoy

Anonymous (not verified)

12 years 11 months ago

In reply to Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot by Anonymous (not verified)

Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

I agree , Lovejoy .

About 6 years ago I saw a later version of a Sterling silver Japanese Dragon teapot ( 1940's ) , with an ebony handle , walk out of an antique shop in Seattle for $1400 + tax .

I guess it's worth what a collector is willing to pay , eh ?

Thanks for your comment , Lovejoy .

-regularfella2

golf727

5 years ago

In reply to Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot by regularfella2

Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

I have a similiar one,if you are interested in,I can send you some photos.

kingslam

7 years 9 months ago

Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

Very nice. 

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Purchased from a Private Estate
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