Lot 640
  • 640

A Japanese Export silver centerpiece bowl, Watanabe Zo, Yokohama, circa 1900

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base with maker
  • silver
  • length over handles 18 3/4 in.
  • 47.6 cm
boldly embossed with irises on matted ground, with fully-formed dragon handles

Condition

with small dents and dings throughout, one dragon handle with solder repairs where attached to bowl, rim with dent to one scalloped edge; otherwise good condition
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