JAPANESE STERLING TEA SET ROOSTER SPOUT & FEATHER HANDLES SIGNED

A very fine Meiji period hand wrought Japanese sterling silver rooster tea service.

We are selling our 40 year collection of Japanese silver.

Over 250 examples.

In Japanese mythology the brave rooster enticed Amaterasu out of her cave bringing sunlight back to the world.

Taoists note the rooster brings good luck.

The raised circular teapot with all over leaf and floral sprays.

Original chrysanthemum bud finial atop petal collar.

Boldly cast rooster spout, with feathered body.

Circular handle with conforming feather surface.

Never monogrammed.

The hammered base signed for maker and pure silver in Japanese characters.

This very fine Japanese rooster spout teapot is 7 3/4 inches the set 30 standard ounces.

In very fine condition. Rich, lustreous sterling patina throughout. Stands firm on table. The rooster spout, feathered handles and floral retain original detail. Few shallow bumps lower body, cream jug lacking cover.

Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.

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