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A Japanese Hammered Silver Basket Tray

Creator: GuMeiTang
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese sterling silver tray in a shallow basket Morikago form, circa 1910-20s, late Meiji to early Taisho era. Morikago basket is a shadow open basket reserved for displaying fruits, sometimes flowers during Sencha ceremony. This piece was inspired by that exact form, only made in hammered silver. The bundled rattan handle however, remains true to the bamboo counterpart, creating a very interesting identity. The tightly hammered exterior contrasts the smooth interior surface. This interesting rendition, made likely for the export market as a displaying center piece, perfectly shows the creative energy in the late Meiji era when the west demand was met with an eager yet still rooted in the Japanese tradition.
It is marked "pure silver" underneath with the maker's seal in Kanji "GuMeiTang" "Hall of Beautiful Valley". A silversmith studio known for its silver tea ceremonial ware.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	branded
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	silver and rattan
Condition:	Good. minor wear only
Creation Date:	1910-20s
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern, Asian
Incollect Reference #:	296001

Dimensions

H.	5 in;	Diam.	8.25 in;
H.	12.7 cm;	Diam.	20.96 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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