Japanese Meiji Silver Brooch w/ 5 Silver Fish - 11.7 g
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East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1868 to 1912 CE. A silver brooch/pin featuring five 94.84% silver articulated koi fish with enamel eyes of red and green hues. In Japanese the word "koi" means carp as well as "love" or "affection"; hence koi fish are symbolic of friendship and love in Japan. Size: 1.5" W x 4" H (3.8 cm x 10.2 cm); total weight: 11.7 grams. Silver quality: 94.84%.
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s to 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#139367
East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1868 to 1912 CE. A silver brooch/pin featuring five 94.84% silver articulated koi fish with enamel eyes of red and green hues. In Japanese the word "koi" means carp as well as "love" or "affection"; hence koi fish are symbolic of friendship and love in Japan. Size: 1.5" W x 4" H (3.8 cm x 10.2 cm); total weight: 11.7 grams. Silver quality: 94.84%.
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s to 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#139367
Condition
Wearable as shown. Slight bending to some panels and top bar, with minor abrasions to some fish, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout. Fish still articulate fully.
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Japanese Meiji Silver Brooch w/ 5 Silver Fish - 11.7 g
Estimate $200 - $300
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