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Sterling Silver Commemorative “Koban” Covered Case browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Metalwork: Pre 1960: item # 726679 Please refer to our stock # 6-433 when inquiring.
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This diminutive Japanese covered silver box is hand hammered and finely stamped in the form of an early Japanese “koban” coin. Possibly a kogo (incense container), it is dated 1957. The bottom of the case bears the Japanese silver hallmark "JUNGIN" (pure silver) and "GINSEI" (made from silver) in Kanji letters. Both can be regarded as over silver 92.5% quality. This inscribed sterling silver case was made to commemorate the inauguration of the Koban Komatsu Store, a luxury shop which still exists in the Ginza, Tokyo. The bottom of the case is stamped with the date “Showa 32” (1957) and the name of Tokuriki, a fine metal and jewelry dealer in Tokyo who crafted the case for the Koban Komatsu Store inauguration. The original kiri wood (paulownia) storage box is also inscribed and signed. The koban was an oblong striated coin which often appeared stamped with Japanese characters and paulownia seals. The gold koban was the highest value coin in circulation in Japan, where it was minted and used throughout the Edo period (1603- 1868). The koban design motif is symbolic of good fortune and wealth. CONDITION is perfect. Dimensions: Case: 2 ¾” (7 cm) long, 1 ½” (3.8 cm) wide, 0.3” (6 mm) high. Wood Box: 4 5/8” (11.8 cm) x 3 ¼” (8.3 cm) x ¾” (2 cm). |
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