Description: RARE MEIJI JAPANESE STERLING SILVER IRIS ALONG GENTLE STREAM TRUMPET VASE; RARE DESIGN; SIGNED When you shake the vase, you hear the sound of a small object. It's somewhere between the walls of the vase. But the vase is airtight and no water leaks out. Age: 1850-1899 Meiji period Japanese silver was the finest the world has ever known. Much was crafted by former Samurai. Imperial decree had outlawed their warrior culture. Forcing the Samurai to channel centuries old sword making skills into breathtaking presentation and household silver. The Meiji silver artisans were so highly regarded that Tiffany, Gorham and the leading British firms sent their staff to Japan to "learn" (steal) the secrets of the Samurai. This stunning Meiji flower vase in trumpet form. The upper rim in overflowing slender petal design. Adorned with brilliantly hand carved iris rising from gentle water. The delicate flowers carved in exceptionally high relief from surface. Set above gentle, winding stream. The slow moving water represented by a series of softly engraved wavy lines. A design technique specific to Japanese decorative arts. Not seen in any other culture's silver. Never monogrammed. No evidence of removal. Signed. This Meiji sterling silver iris along gentle stream trumpet vase is 7 inches tall and 4 inches at rim. Exceptionally thick, heavy guage sterling silver construction throughout it weighs 9 (standard) ounces. In excellent condition. Stands even on table or display. The brilliant raised floral along stream retain their original crisp, vibrant detail. No splits to the applied iris work, as almost always found on this form. For the discerning collector of the finest hand wrought Meiji silver. Focused upon rarely seen designs. An exceptional Meiji sterling silver iris along gentle stream trumpet form flower vase. Signed. ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT: Ebay payments. SHIPPING/HANDLING/PACKAGING: - Once we receive your cleared payment, we timely ship to you within 3 business days. - Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. - We ship items ONLY to your ebay registered/verified shipping address. - All items come from a smoke-free/pet-free environment.
Price: 1800 USD
Location: Kyiv
End Time: 2025-02-01T15:37:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 26 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Silver
Color: Silver
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1850-1899
