Width: 26cms
Height: 15cms
Depth: 26cms
Date: 1890
£2,950
Product code: KPLQ02
This charming offering stand depicts two gold lacquered shrimp resting on painted gold leaves. The rim and legs feature thousands of fragments of multi-coloured Mother of Pearl creating a beautiful shimmering effect.
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Shrimp
Shrimp is a food staple in Japan, and as such is featured in their folk tales and artworks. Legend has it that the shrimp got it’s shape from sleeping in the nostril of a large fish which then sneezed, hurling the shrimp into a cliff. The segmented structure of the shrimp similar to samurai armour lends itself to being reproduced in metal form.
Offering Stand
In Japan an offering stand is often found in Buddhist temples or homes, it is used to offer items such as apple, oranges or other exotic fruit to Gods or deities. Sometimes objects representing a departed family member will be placed upon the stand.
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We are members of BADA, LAPADA and CINOA, working closely with these associations and we are very proud of our reputation as one of the most established, valued and trusted dealers of Japanese and Chinese Art and Antiques in the industry.
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