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ANTIQUE 19thC JAPANESE MEIJI (1868-1912) SHAKUDO DANCING FROG UNDER A LOTUS LEAF
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ANTIQUE 19thC JAPANESE MEIJI (1868-1912) SHAKUDO DANCING FROG UNDER A LOTUS LEAF
Price: GB $209.90

ANTIQUE 19thC JAPANESE MEIJI (1868-1912) SHAKUDO DANCING FROG UNDER A LOTUS LEAF

SHAKUDO & MIXED METAL TECHNIQUE, MENU HOLDER ON STAND

Description:

An extremely fine quality antique 19th Century Japanese mixed metal technique Shakudo figural group depicting a dancing frog or toad with a lotus leaf umbrella. The figural group is mounted on a brass back with an \'X\' shaped stand, typically to be used as a menu holder.

The central frog is of unpatinated shakudo with elements of the flowers and lotus leaf embellished in gold gilt, all applied to a patinated dark shakudo background.

Shakudō is analloyofgoldandcopper(typically 4–10% gold, 96–90% copper) which can betreated to form an indigo/blackpatina resemblinglacquer. Unpatinated shakudōvisually resemblesbronze; the dark colour is induced by applying and heatinga special patination formula.

Dimensions:

Width: 5.1cm or 2 inches

Height: 6.9cm or 2 3/4 inches

Condition:

In good antique condition, showing some tarnishing and wear to the front commensurate with age.Please see the images provided which complement this description.

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Postage:

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Return policy:

We are more than happy to offer a full refund if you are not satisfied with the item’s description. The item must be returned in its original packaging and is in the same condition as when it was sent. The buyer must notify us with the intention to return, within 14 calendar days of receiving it.Your satisfaction is our priority.



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