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A Japanese Minature Helmet-Form Salt Shaker
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Ended
Timed Auction
Asian Works of Art Online
Location
Chicago
Size
Height 2 1/4 in., 5.7 cm.
Description
A Japanese Minature Helmet-Form Salt Shaker
Meiji/Taisho Period
in the form of a sujibachi-kabuto engraved with a crouching dragon crest above the maedate in the form of kuwagata, marked pure silver, Miyamoto 純銀，宮本.
Height 2 1/4 in., 5.7 cm.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Having scattered tarnish and white mineral deposits largely concentrated in crevices and recesses. The structural integrity sound, with minor surface marks and scratches, though the maedate slightly bent, most notably when viewed in profiles. The trap door sticks a bit, but can be opened and closed. Weight 39 grams.
Quantity
1