The Kura - Japanese Art Treasures

Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.

ANTIQUE Japanese IRON KAMA, DRAGONFLY HANDLE


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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1940: Item # 172091

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The Kura
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23 Murasakino Monzen-cho
Kita-ward Kyoto 603-8216
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A hand forged antique iron water pot with bronze lid for use in the Japanese Zen Tea Ceremony; handles in the shape of dragonflies embedded in the side. The upper half is grooved with concentric rings; spread wings of the dragonflies conform to the shape of the bowl while jointed bodies project out in 3-D almost 1 inch from the surface. 2 antique iron ring handles (included) are run through the body between the wings. The heavy bronze lid features a 5 petal plum blossom finial. The piece measures 9 inches (23 cm) diameter, 6 inches (15.5 cm) tall and dates from the early 20th century.