silver frame - Silver - Japan - Taishō period (1912-1926)
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Silver photo frame from Japan dating to the Taishō period (1912–1926), 24 cm high and 19 cm wide, with a silver relief on a wooden base, in excellent condition, original/authentic.
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Splendid and elegant antique Japanese photo frame (Meiji late or early Taishō period, about 1900–1920) skillfully relief-embossed in silver on a wooden base. The decoration, rich with artistic details of Nipponese tradition, depicts the structure of a Shinto temple: Torii Gate: the upper part is shaped in the characteristic gateway to sacred Shinto sites. Sacred Inscription: the central cartouche bears the Kanji 大神宮 (Daijingū), referring to the Grand Shrine of Ise (Ise Jingū), the most important and emblematic shrine in Japan. Naturalistic Motifs: enriched with refined floral reliefs, including wisteria branches with a sparrow in flight on the upper side and lush chrysanthemum flowers (Kiku, symbol of longevity and the Imperial House) at the lower part.
Splendid and elegant antique Japanese photo frame (Meiji late or early Taishō period, about 1900–1920) skillfully relief-embossed in silver on a wooden base. The decoration, rich with artistic details of Nipponese tradition, depicts the structure of a Shinto temple: Torii Gate: the upper part is shaped in the characteristic gateway to sacred Shinto sites. Sacred Inscription: the central cartouche bears the Kanji 大神宮 (Daijingū), referring to the Grand Shrine of Ise (Ise Jingū), the most important and emblematic shrine in Japan. Naturalistic Motifs: enriched with refined floral reliefs, including wisteria branches with a sparrow in flight on the upper side and lush chrysanthemum flowers (Kiku, symbol of longevity and the Imperial House) at the lower part.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Taishō period (1912-1926)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Silver
Height
24 cm
Width
19 cm
Title of artwork
silver frame
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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