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Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design circa late 19th century Meiji Period. The nicely decorated lacquerware is of a classic sake ewer form with a round body, a small short sprout, a highly raised handle and three small supporting feet on the base. The surface is of a deep mellow brown color and decorated beautifully in hiramakie with an assortment of garments, samurai arm and helmet, accessories, all among the floral arrangements. Silver maki-e was scattered across the design to compliment the general gold palette. The handle was decorated with gold scrolling vines among cloud pattern. The interior of the ewer was finished in a dense nashiji. This type of sake ewer was normally reserved for special occasions in the aristocratic families and not for daily use.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	lacquered wood
Condition:	Good. A small crack appears to have been repaired historically and the surface was re-lacquered with maki-e. Two small scrub marks on the rim. The lid doesn't fit perfectly due to a slight warp in shape.
Creation Date:	1890-1900s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	438902

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	7.5 in;	D.	5.5 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	19.05 cm;	D.	13.97 cm;

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