An Inlaid Copper Teaset
Signed Hidekuni to and kao and Akiyoshio, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Comprising teapot, sugar pot and milk jug, chased and inlaid with silver, other metals and gilt, depicting insects amongst plum blossom and other flowers and foliage, applied ivory handles carved as bamboo
8.3cm. (teapot), 8.8cm. (sugar bowl), 6.7cm. (milk jug) (3)
An Inlaid Copper Teaset
Signed Hidekuni to and kao and Akiyoshio, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Comprising teapot, sugar pot and milk jug, chased and inlaid with silver, other metals and gilt, depicting insects amongst plum blossom and other flowers and foliage, applied ivory handles carved as bamboo
8.3cm. (teapot), 8.8cm. (sugar bowl), 6.7cm. (milk jug) (3)