A large fine late 19^th / early 20^th century Japanese silver fruit bowl, Yokohama circa 1900 by Yoshikatsu

Meiji period, of hemispherical form with scalloped rim upon a collet foot. The exterior profusely embossed with chrysanthemum pattern, all against as stippled ground. The interior double skinned and fluted to follow the rim. Marked underneath with maker’s mark 良勝製 and jungin mark.

Diameter – 30.5 cm / 12 inches

Height – 15.9 cm / 6.25 inches

Weight – 2716 grams / 87.32 ozt

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