Small Bronze Oriental Piece With Handles

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by kraftblue, Aug 3, 2023.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    This measures 4" x 3 1/4". Doesn't look like an ashtray. Not magnetic. Would anyone know origin or purpose of this?

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    kraftblue, Aug 3, 2023
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  2. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Would guess Japanese and looks like antimony. Pin tray or calling card tray, perhaps.
     
    verybrad, Aug 3, 2023
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  3. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Its had a lot of wear.
     
    moreotherstuff, Aug 3, 2023
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    The handles appear to be depictions of various tsuba, the guard on a Japanese sword...perhaps of historical significance, each of them?
     
    wlwhittier, Aug 3, 2023
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  5. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thank you Verybrad! Haven't seen you in a bit!

    Thanks for your input More and Wlwhittier!
     
    kraftblue, Aug 3, 2023
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  6. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Could it also be an incense tray?
     
    kraftblue, Aug 3, 2023
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  7. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Doubtful. The proximal heat would have left considerable damage.
     
    wlwhittier, Aug 3, 2023
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  8. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Wlwhittier
     
    kraftblue, Aug 3, 2023
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