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Japanese Silver Dragon Teapot  w Crystal Pearl

Japanese Silver Dragon Teapot w Crystal Pearl


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 1221646
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Japanese Silver Dragon Teapot w Crystal Pearl

Description & Size: 14.60 x 19.05 x 13.97 cm (5.75" x 7.5" x 5.5") height & wide with & without & handle diameter

Weight: 377 gram (13.29 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th; Material: Silver & crystal; Production: Handcrafted

This is a very finely crafted Japanese's silver dragon with a "crystal pearl". The silver teapot is crafted with a large & fierce three claws dragon surrounding the teapot's body & one hand - 3 claws holding the silver "flaming pearl". The silver teapot comes with a silver lid with a smaller dragon & a crystal pearl held by 3 claws as a finial. The teapot is constructed with good silver gauge by some of the best craftsmanship of the time. Craftsman were banned from producing weapons as such they've channeled their skills into making some of the finest silver & metal works in the world. The silver teapot has a natural split in the handle as can be seen on the photo. Overall this silver teapot is in excellent condition with the artist signature on the bottom.