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- This monumental solid silver flower bowl was crafted for the household of Emperor Meiji
- It is emblazoned with the Imperial heraldry of gilded chrysanthemums
- Imperial silver is an exceedingly rare find on the market
- This treasure was handmade by the revered Miyamoto Shoko firm, still favored by the emperor today
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31-8789
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Description
This monumental solid silver flower bowl was crafted for the household of Emperor Meiji. This rare treasure is emblazoned with the Imperial heraldry of gilded chrysanthemums. Handmade by the revered Miyamoto Shoko firm after they received the Imperial Warrant in 1899, this vessel epitomizes the masterful artistry of these Meiji craftsmen.
Imperial silver is an exceedingly rare find on the market, and this magnificent bowl is even more special as it is crafted of. . .
Imperial silver is an exceedingly rare find on the market, and this magnificent bowl is even more special as it is crafted of. . .
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This monumental solid silver flower bowl was crafted for the household of Emperor Meiji. This rare treasure is emblazoned with the Imperial heraldry of gilded chrysanthemums. Handmade by the revered Miyamoto Shoko firm after they received the Imperial Warrant in 1899, this vessel epitomizes the masterful artistry of these Meiji craftsmen.
Imperial silver is an exceedingly rare find on the market, and this magnificent bowl is even more special as it is crafted of 99.9% silver. Sterling silver consists of 92.5% pure silver which is combined with alloys to reduce pliability. Only very heavy objects could be created in 99.9% pure silver as anything less would not stand the test of time.
To complement its imposing form, the bowl’s surface is finely embossed with a beautifully intricate scroll of lifelike chrysanthemums with gilded centers. Still in mint condition and accompanied by its original box, this exceptional object can be used as the imperial household once did—as a regal vase for bountiful bouquets—as well as a statement-making bowl for serving punch or holding champagne bottles.
The bowl’s stately elegance is quintessential of the Miyamoto Shoko firm, one of the most esteemed and prolific Japanese silversmiths of the Meiji era. In 1890, Masaru Miyamoto established his firm and quickly became known in Japan and abroad for high-quality and inventive designs that employed traditional motifs. Miyamoto Shoko’s superb craftsmanship quickly earned them the honor of supplying the Imperial household just two decades later, and the Imperial family continues to favor the silver masterworks of Miyamoto Shoko today.
Circa 1900
Hallmarked Miyamoto Shoko and jungin (pure silver)
12 1/2" high x 13 7/8" diameter (31.75 x 35.24 cm)
Imperial silver is an exceedingly rare find on the market, and this magnificent bowl is even more special as it is crafted of 99.9% silver. Sterling silver consists of 92.5% pure silver which is combined with alloys to reduce pliability. Only very heavy objects could be created in 99.9% pure silver as anything less would not stand the test of time.
To complement its imposing form, the bowl’s surface is finely embossed with a beautifully intricate scroll of lifelike chrysanthemums with gilded centers. Still in mint condition and accompanied by its original box, this exceptional object can be used as the imperial household once did—as a regal vase for bountiful bouquets—as well as a statement-making bowl for serving punch or holding champagne bottles.
The bowl’s stately elegance is quintessential of the Miyamoto Shoko firm, one of the most esteemed and prolific Japanese silversmiths of the Meiji era. In 1890, Masaru Miyamoto established his firm and quickly became known in Japan and abroad for high-quality and inventive designs that employed traditional motifs. Miyamoto Shoko’s superb craftsmanship quickly earned them the honor of supplying the Imperial household just two decades later, and the Imperial family continues to favor the silver masterworks of Miyamoto Shoko today.
Circa 1900
Hallmarked Miyamoto Shoko and jungin (pure silver)
12 1/2" high x 13 7/8" diameter (31.75 x 35.24 cm)
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Specifications
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | Asia |
| Type: | Punchbowls |
| Depth: | 13.88 in. (35.24 cm) |
| Width: | 13.88 in. (35.24 cm) |
| Height: | 12.5 in. (31.75 cm) |
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