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Pair of 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Shachikoko Roof Ornaments

Name: Pair of 19th Century Japanese Ceramic Shachikoko Roof Ornaments
SKU: EA2007
Price: 2450.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Height 76cm

Width 43cm

Depth 25cm

Stock Number: EA2007

£ 2,450

Shipping cost to the United States - £320

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Description

A striking pair of 19th century Japanese ceramic shachikoko roof ornaments, circa 1880, each depicting the head of a dragon with the body of a carp. Both retain their bold colours and are made in two sections, having originally been nailed to the roof. There are losses and repairs consistent with their material and purpose.

Dealer notes

STRIKING PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY SHACHIKOKO ROOD ORNAMENTS CIRCA 1880.

THESE APPEAR TO BE ‘SHACHIKOKO’ SEA MONSTERS STILL RETAINING THEIR BOLD COLOURS, SHOWING THE HEAD OF A DRAGON WITH THE BODY OF A CARP.

BOTH ARE MADE FROM 2 SECTIONS AND WOULD HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY NAILED TO THE ROOF.

BECAUSE OF THE MATERIAL USED AND THEIR PURPOSE THERE ARE LOSSES AND REPAIRS. THESE HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED SO PLEASE CHECK.

Dimensions & specification

Dimensions

Height: 30 inches / 76cm
Width: 17 inches / 43cm
Depth: 10 inches / 25cm

Specification

Stock number: EA2007
Material: Ceramic / Glass
Room: Garden / Architectural Furniture
Century: 19th Century
Style: Victorian
Colour: Green
Product Type: Glassware

Delivery & collection

UK Mainland £99

Excluding Highlands & Islands of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Jersey & Guernsey

USA £320

Canada £390

Europe and rest UK £200

South America & Middle East £640

Australia & New Zealand £720

Rest of the world £800

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