An early 20th century Japanese silver bowl, Yokohama circa 1910, retailed by Miyamoto Shoko

An early 20^th century Japanese silver bowl, Yokohama or Tokyo circa 1910, retailed by Miyamoto Shoko

Meiji period. Of rounded circular form with a scalloped rim upon a spreading circular foot. The body with embossed decoration trailing chrysanthemums. Double skinned interior. Stamped underneath MIYAMOTO SHOKO, TOKYO, and standard mark 純銀 (jungin).

Diameter – 21.6 cm / 8.5 inches

Height – 12.7 cm / 5 inches

Weight – 900 grams / 28.94 ozt