April 7, 2025
Japanese Openwork Sterling Enamel Tea Ceremony Spoon "HAND CRAFTED MEIJI PERIOD"
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*****See my other auctions for more great related historic & collectible items!*****Japanese Openwork Sterling Enamel Tea Ceremony Spoon "HAND CRAFTED MEIJI PERIOD"The Meiji period ( 明治時代 Meiji-jidai), also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868, to July 30, 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji after 1868, and lasted until his death in 1912. It was succeeded by the Taishō period upon the accession of Emperor Taishō to the throne.THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE ON THE ENTIRE INTERNET OF A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE JAPANESE OPENWORK STERLING & ENAMEL SPOON OF THIS STYLEDescription:A hand crafted Meiji period Japanese sterling silverflowing colorful enamel bamboo leaves branch serving spoon used for tea ceremonies. Bamboo handle with attached stem & leaves.Openwork bowl with colorful enamel lotus blossom flowers. Very traditional & ancient Japanese art forms!Extremely rare-to-find antique Japanese silver art craft with enamel. Very finely crafted & beautiful. I see no markings but there may be one hiding somewhere that I did
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