Signed Japanese Silver Condiment Shaker with Iris Embossing
A delightful signed Japanese silver condiment shaker, Meiji period, 1868-1912 period, with jungin mark for pure silver, the baluster pot embossed with iris flowers and foliage upon a lightly matted ground, the compressed screw top decorated with swirling clouds; pure silver cartouche underside with three character maker's mark, silver weight 35gr height 2.56 in.
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- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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