Lot 414: A Pair of Japanese Mixed Metal Chargers Depicting...
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A Pair of Japanese Mixed Metal Chargers Depicting Eagles, Meiji Period 1868-1912). –
A pair of Japanese mixed metal chargers, circular in form, featuring a relief-decorated front. The design depicts a prominent eagle or hawk perched on a flowering branch, possibly cherry or plum blossoms. The bird and blossoms exhibit lighter, possibly gilded or brass-toned finishes, which contrast with coppery-brown hues in the recessed areas. The reverse is convex and features three distinct raised oval shapes, suggesting former attachment points.
D: Approximately 22cm
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