Japanese Silver Tea Set w Tray Irises Reliefs Signed

Description & Size

Lg Teapot: 22.86 x 18.41 x 12.7 cm (9" x 7.25" x 5")

Sm Teapot: 18.41 x 12.7 x 15.24 x 12.7 cm (7.25" x 5" x 6" x 5")

Sugar Pot: 10.16 x 13.97 x 10.79 cm (4" x 5.5" x 4.25")

Creamer: 8.25 x 12.7 x 8.89 cm (3.25" x 5" x 3.5")

Tray: 36.19 x 27.30 x 3.17 cm (14.25" x 10.75" x 1.25")

Weight: 2505 gram (88.36 oz)

Age: 19th Century M...

Japanese iron helmet inlaid with silver and gold. Made by 6 riveted iron plates. The dragon and cloud inlay is damascened (nunome zogan), the water drops in silver are in strong relief. At the front is riveted a circular steel plate representing a dragon. Signed by Shige Katsu. At the beginning of the 17th century, a Myochin Shige Katsu was working for the Date clan in Sandaï, it is certainly him...

Antique historic map showing Commodore Perry first arrival in Japan in 1853 showing survey of " Harbor of Napha" with water depth readings, reef areas and harbor details showing "Junk Harbor", surrounding terrain and structures. The landing site was on Ryukyu Island nowadays called Okinawa, four ships with modern cannons and weapons, one of the ships a steel-hold using coal power. The technology far surpassed the local japanese government which had to largely acquiesce to his dominion...

Antique Japanese matching Katana (long) and Wakazashi (short) swords, from the Shinto Period (1579-1763). Both swords have a beautiful dark brown patina on the tang with visible laminar construction on the blades. The blades have been fully polished and have paper work from the NBRHK in Japan. Each sword comes with a matching bag for protection. Wonderful details including side knives and menuki. The tsuba on the Wakizashi is shakudo...

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1700s

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Size: 21 cm diameter.

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