A Japanese Minature Helmet-Form Silver Bonbonnière
A Japanese Minature Helmet-Form Silver Bonbonnière
Meiji/Taisho Period
in the form of a sujibachi-kabuto engraved with a crouching dragon crest above the maedate in the form of kuwagata, marked pure silver, Miyamoto 純銀,宮本.
Height 2 1/4 in., 5.7 cm.
Asian Art Having scattered tarnish and white mineral deposits largely concentrated in crevices and recesses. The structural integrity sound, with minor surface marks and scratches, though the maedate slightly bent, most notably when viewed in profiles. The trap door sticks a bit, but can be opened and closed. Weight 39 grams.
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A Japanese Minature Helmet-Form Silver Bonbonnière
Meiji/Taisho Period
in the form of a sujibachi-kabuto engraved with a crouching dragon crest above the maedate in the form of kuwagata, marked pure silver, Miyamoto 純銀,宮本.
Height 2 1/4 in., 5.7 cm.
Asian Art Having scattered tarnish and white mineral deposits largely concentrated in crevices and recesses. The structural integrity sound, with minor surface marks and scratches, though the maedate slightly bent, most notably when viewed in profiles. The trap door sticks a bit, but can be opened and closed. Weight 39 grams.