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MEIJI CLOISONNE METALWORK NETSUKE Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 639671
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Unusual Meiji Period netsuke ! Hexagonal - about 1 1/2 inches across at the widest points - in the center of the top is a 3/4 inch across round dragon - the dragon is exceptional work in silver and gold -- it is hinged to the hexagon and opens to reveal a round chamber -- perhaps an ashtray - perhaps for medicine -- The back is cloisonne with a beautiful silver toggle -- it attaches to a 3 chain unit with a mon decoration - that probably attached to a pouch at some time -- all in excellent condi ...click for details

HANUKKAH SABBATH MENORAH GALACIA BRONZE FOLKY 19TH C Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 580334
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Great, heavy cast bronze Hannukah menorah from Galacia ( Hungary, Poland, Soviet Union, Ukraine at various times 19th and 20th centuries ) This example is unusual in that it has 2 larger candle holders attached -- one for the shammos - the other used also to make two for the Sabbath --The back design reminds me of papercuts of the period -- the sides also remind me of buildings - synagogue ? - The books call these 18th to 19th century - I'm sure this one is at least 19th C -- all in super c ...click for details

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