{"product_id":"19th-c-meiji-japanese-iris-teapot-set-of-3-pure-silver-by-konoike-jungin-marks","title":"19th C. Meiji Japanese Iris Teapot Set of 3 Pure Silver by Konoike, Jungin Marks","description":"Japanese Meiji Period Teapot Set by Konoike \u003cdiv\u003emade in Pure Silver with Jungin Mark \u003cdiv\u003eThis set consists of a Teapot, a creamer and a lidded sugar. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese pieces are decorated all around \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ewith a beautiful hand repoussed iris pattern, \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ea distinctly Japanese pattern that inspired Art Nouveau Designers \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ein he following decades. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese pieces are marked on the bottom with the makers mark for Konoike of Yokohama (c. 1880 - 1921)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKonoike’s firm was based in the great trading port of Yokohama near Tokyo. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNot much is known about his life but his artworks are particularly sought after for their fine quality. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe firm produced especially tea sets and tableware decorated with motives borrowed from the Chinese tradition, \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003esuch as dragons, and typical Japanese ones, such as chrysanthemum and iris flowers. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMany of his items bear also the mark of Jungin silver, which means pure silver (950+), \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eonly used during the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn fact Japanese silver features the highest purity in the world. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChasing and embossing such a pure metal (and therefore very soft), requires exceptional skills: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ethat is why Japanese workshops of this period were often run by former samurai.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKonoike exported his items in Europe and especially in England. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn London they were retailed by Liberty \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApprox. Dimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTeapot Height: 8 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTeapot Width:  7\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTeapot Depth:  6\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight:735g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCreamer Height: 3\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCreamer Width: 6.5\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCreamer Depth:4.5\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 265g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSugar Height: 5 1\/8\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSugar Width: 6 1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSugar Depth: 4 1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 418g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTotal Weight: 1,418g  \/  45.59 troy ounces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition: In good age related condition, could use a polish. One small dent to lid of sugar. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease see photos for complete description. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFree Shipping !\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLoc. F  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com","brand":"Konoike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51164327051497,"sku":"188445478246_4848","price":7497.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/5078\/9865\/files\/57_07fcdf25-91e1-45ac-a9f6-ae56fceb796a.jpg?v=1781033346","url":"https:\/\/www.missiongalleryantiques.com\/en-ca\/products\/19th-c-meiji-japanese-iris-teapot-set-of-3-pure-silver-by-konoike-jungin-marks","provider":"Mission Gallery Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}