Bidspirit auction | 19th C. Japanese Meiji Gilt

19th C. Japanese Meiji Gilt Copper Sake Ewers - East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine pair of gilt copper sake ewers used for serving sake at a banquet or wedding ceremony. Both displaying planar bases, cylindrical bodies, broad, annular rims, and incised and applied floral and vegetal motifs on their exteriors. Known as a naga-e choshi, the larger kettle presents an elongated handle and 2 tapered spouts. Alternatively, the other ewer is called a hisage and features only 1 spout as well as a high-arching, hinged handle. The hisage is used to transfer sake from the barrel to the naga-e choshi, acting as a type of decanter. Once filled, the naga-e choshi then serves sake to the guests with only 1 spout being used for small gatherings and both for larger celebrations. Both are incised with elaborate and intricate detail - a fine testament to the workmanship of the artist. SIZE: 17” total length with handle, 4 1/8” H , round part Dia: 5 1/2”.8” total length, 4 1/8” H, round part Dia: 5 1/2”. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON\'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.