RARE JAPANESE ANTIQUE Small Irogane Tray with Hand Carved Eagle & Koi Carp

  
This antique metal tray was hand beaten , hand hammered, and then hand carved to create this incredibly detailed work of art. The metal is a mix of copper and copper alloys, which cause the different shades of copper seen in these photos. The striking, finely detailed Eagle sitting on a tree branch, in Japan is a symbol of the great power of nature. The Koi Carp which are prominent around the rim of the tray, are a symbol of good fortune in Japan.

The Eagle is surveying his land, which includes a mountain in the far distance; tree blossom just below his branch & also hanging above his head; six birds flying across the sea, on which there are two common sail boats. Around the rim, the Koi are swimming through the midst of water fronds & water lilies. The Eagle which has been hand beaten & then finely carved in relief, is obviously the prominent feature, but he also highlights the lighter shades of copper which surround him. THIS TRAY REALLY IS A MARVELLOUS ITEM, MADE IN AN AGE WHEN ATTENTION TO DETAIL & HIGH QUALITY WORK WAS THE RULE.

Please do look at all the photos... This tray is an amazing part of the history of decorative metal work. The measurements are: 7" x 5".

IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, THEN PLEASE DO ASK IT BEFORE PURCHASING. The item "RARE JAPANESE ANTIQUE Small Irogane Tray with Hand Carved Eagle & Koi Carp" is in sale since Monday, December 9, 2019.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Metalware\Copper". The seller is "orcless" and is located in LYTHAM ST ANNES, Lancashire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay, Viet nam.

• Country of Origin: Japan
• Product: Tray
• Age: 1850-1899
• Additional Material: Copper Alloys
• Original/Repro: Original
• Style/Period: Victorian