ANTIQUE JAPANESE DRAGON LIDDED JEWELRY CONTAINER BIRD OVER WAVES

Description

This is an antique Japanese
late Meiji Era (c.1900)
lidded container which was probably used to hold a ladies jewelry and valuable.  It has a dragon wrapped around the top in heavy relief with plover (birds) flying over waves around the outsides.   In Japan  plovers flying over waves is a symbol of returning home after a long and arduous journey.  On the bottom there is a signature of the Japanese casting artist (see picture 9 & 10).
On the bottom (see picture 9) some rub through is showing indicating that this container may be made of pewter with t copper wash which now has an age darkened patina.   The interior has a red silk liner.  Other than a very dark aged patina, this lidded container is in very good condition.  It measures 3 1/2" in diameter by 1 1/2"  high.  The lid comes off easily and fits very perfectly on the base.
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days
of receipt.
Sailerking
and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers.
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