Antique Japanese export silver cherry blossom figural basket with faux bois handle

A beautiful late Meiji to Taisho period Japanese export silver cherry blossom figural basket with faux bois handle.

With provenance from Harold Luther Everingham’s estate (1890-1953), who whilst working in Japan, survived the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, and was employed by the Australian and New Zealand silk merchants Makower, McBeath & Co in the 1920s.

Marked Jungin to the base, which indicates a standard of maximum silver purity, and in practical terms that was well above the sterling standard, ranging from .950 to .999 silver purity. Maker’s mark K.Y.

Price marked at $2500 AUD.

Measurements: 313 grams. 17.5cm total height, 18.8cm bowl diameter.   

Excellent antique condition. Marks crisp and legible.