This is a rare hand wrought Japanese sterling silver dragon in flames ewer.
Selling our entire 40 year personal collection of hand crafted Japanese silver.
From Kuhn & Komor the sign of the flying crane. Also signed by the maker.
Slender pear.
A single ferocious dragon set in flames, encircling the entire surface.
Carved in exceptionally high relief. The handle formed as the dragon's tail. Finished atop hand hammered surfaces.
The dragon ewer has never been monogrammed.
Signed.This Dragon in flames ewer is 8 3/4 inches and 23 1/2 standard ounces.
In very fine condition. Rich, lustreous sterling patina throughout. The brilliant carved dragon in fire retain their original detail. No repairs or restorations, or splits to raised work. Scattered shallow tiny bumps lower section.Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.