Vintage Retro Japan Japanese Solid Fine Silver Enameled Art Tray Dish
Shippo Yaki, the Japanese expression for cloisonné, is a highly developed art product which is completely handmade by skilled artisans. Shippo is made through the repeated process of glazing beautiful water glass on precious metals using intense heat.
The term “Shippo” come from a Buddhist sutra. The name means “Seven Heavenly Treasures” which are gold silver, emerald, coral, agate, pearl and crystal. Because of the glittering beauty comparable to these precious metals and stones, it is called “Shippo”
JAPANESE JAPAN CITY OF KITAKYUSHU , MOJIKO STATION
Mojiko Station was built in 1914, it is wooden building in the French renaissance style. It was designated as a national important cultural asset.
Designer / Brand : TUTANKA , Hirabayashi Cloisonne Co., Ltd.
Type : Decorative Tray
Precious Metal : Solid Fine Sterling Silver / Tested
Dimensions : 231 mm Length x 66 mm Width
Tray Only Weight : 176.5 grams / 6.25 oz.
Photographed with a US 1942 Dime
1” inch is equal to 25.5 mm
Condition Scale : Poor / Good / Excellent / NM – Mint
Rarity Scale : Common / Unique / Rare / Very Rare