An outstanding Meiji period mixed metal bell casket by the Nogowa foundary,
Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central continuous frieze showing a three-toed dragon amongst roiling clouds and spume-flecked waves, the shoulders with fields of shakudo bosses between triple vertical lines, the knop formed by paired dragons heads bearing a flaming tama, stamped with the Nagowa foundry mark.
Japanese, circa 1880.
Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central continuous frieze showing a three-toed dragon amongst roiling clouds and spume-flecked waves, the shoulders with fields of shakudo bosses between triple vertical lines, the knop formed by paired dragons heads bearing a flaming tama, stamped with the Nagowa foundry mark.
Japanese, circa 1880.
Footnote: For a similar temple bell see The Nasser Khalili Collection of Japanese Art -Metalwork part 1, Kibo Foundation, London, 1995, illustration no 75.
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Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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Materials and Techniques:Metal
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Place of Origin:Japan
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Period:1880-1889
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Lymington, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU973015860661
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