Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Shisou Stand Clouds Meiji Period 19th C

🌟 Product Details
🆔 Inventory Code INV3764
Ⓜ️ Material Bronze with Silver Inlay
🏳️ Origin Japan
🏛️ Period Meiji Period – 19th Century
🅂 Subject Stylised Cloud motifs (Shisou style decoration)
🏷️ Marked Unmarked

📜 Description This antique Bronze Shisou Stand dates to the Meiji Period of Japan. The circular form features finely engraved swirling Cloud motifs with subtle Silver Inlay details visible across the surface. Two drilled apertures are present to the top, likely intended for securing or displaying an object above.

The sides are decorated with a geometric band, adding depth and refinement to the overall design. The patina shows natural age with areas of oxidation and verdigris consistent with 19th century Japanese metalwork.

Collector’s Notes: During the Meiji Period (1868–1912), Japanese bronze artisans achieved remarkable technical skill, often combining mixed-metal inlay techniques such as Silver Inlay to create elegant decorative objects. Cloud motifs symbolize good fortune and the celestial realm in East Asian art, making this stand both a functional and symbolic display piece valued by collectors of Meiji metalwork.

🔍 Condition GOOD ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) – Age-related wear, surface scratches, oxidation and verdigris visible. Structurally sound with no major damage. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

📐 Sizes
Height Approx. 2 cm
Diameter Approx. 11 cm