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Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

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By regularfella2, 3 June, 2009
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_0320Artwork0…

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

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

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Sterling Silver .950 & Ivory
Distinguishing marks
'Pure Silver" Jungin on bottom
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
750 ml when full
Date Period
1868 - 1900
Weight
18.5 oz
History
Purchased from a Private Estate
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos
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regularfella2

16 years 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 !

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Anonymous (not verified)

16 years 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

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Anonymous (not verified)

16 years 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

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Anonymous (not verified)

16 years 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

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Anonymous (not verified)

16 years 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

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golf727

8 years 1 month 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.

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kingslam

10 years 10 months ago

Re: Meiji Period Sterling Silver Dragon Teapot

Very nice. 

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