Japanese Okimono of swimming carp
Meiji period (late 19th century)
silver or silver-plated metal, lacquered wood
6¾ h × 14¼ w × 10¼ d in (17 × 36 × 26 cm)
Incised artist's signature and impressed mark to underside of each example '銀'.
larger: 1⅞ h × 14¼ w × 10¼ d in (5 × 36 × 26 cm)
smaller: 4¼ h × 10⅞ w × 3½ d in (11 × 28 × 9 cm)
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and handling including some scratches and impressions to base where pieces rest, light oxidation, and a few cast inconsistencies, in the making.
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Meiji period (late 19th century)
silver or silver-plated metal, lacquered wood
6¾ h × 14¼ w × 10¼ d in (17 × 36 × 26 cm)
Incised artist's signature and impressed mark to underside of each example '銀'.
larger: 1⅞ h × 14¼ w × 10¼ d in (5 × 36 × 26 cm)
smaller: 4¼ h × 10⅞ w × 3½ d in (11 × 28 × 9 cm)
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and handling including some scratches and impressions to base where pieces rest, light oxidation, and a few cast inconsistencies, in the making.
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