Two Japanese Silver Helmet-Form Bonbonnière
Sale 1009 - Japanese and Korean Works of Art
Mar 25, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$2,000 -
$4,000
Sold for $4,063
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Japanese Silver Helmet-Form Bonbonnière
MEIJI/TAISHO PERIOD
the first of rounded form, the front centered with a chrysanthemum crest, marked Jungin Miyamoto zo, 純銀 宮本造; the second in the form of a sujibachi-kabuto engraved with a chrysanthemum crest above the maedate in the form of gilt kuwagata, unsigned.
Length of larger 2 3/4 in., 6.5 cm.
Condition Report
Weight of the first example: 3 ozt
Weight of the second example: 2 ozt 2 dwt
Both examples in overall good condition. Very minor surface scratches consistent with age and use. Posterior of both rims bent. Areas of tarnish. The marks are clear.
Weight of the second example: 2 ozt 2 dwt
Both examples in overall good condition. Very minor surface scratches consistent with age and use. Posterior of both rims bent. Areas of tarnish. The marks are clear.
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