1910s Japanese cloisonne PEN NIB HOLDER dragon, gilding
Rather unusual early Showa period (1910s) Japanese cloisonne pen nib holder, its body decorated with an undulating dragon in flight among numerous stylized clouds. The dragon is looking at a flaming roundel containing a single character HODOKO, which can be translated as “give/bestow/alms”. Beautifully made, black enamel background with fine original pitting, all exposed metal parts are gilded (some wear), pleasantly heavy. Very attractive functional piece, in excellent condition, comes with a metal nib. Length 6 1/4 inches.
Reserve: $100.00
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Rather unusual early Showa period (1910s) Japanese cloisonne pen nib holder, its body decorated with an undulating dragon in flight among numerous stylized clouds. The dragon is looking at a flaming roundel containing a single character HODOKO, which can be translated as “give/bestow/alms”. Beautifully made, black enamel background with fine original pitting, all exposed metal parts are gilded (some wear), pleasantly heavy. Very attractive functional piece, in excellent condition, comes with a metal nib. Length 6 1/4 inches.
Reserve: $100.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Massachusetts
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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