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Re: Japanese Samurai Pressed Metal Plates

Posted By: dave
Posted Date: Jan 18, 2007 (06:09 PM)

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Thanks for your interest , here is more info !

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These two plates/bowls measure almost 10" , they are made of metal which shines a silver color when scratched hard , one plate is split and the gilding is mostly worn away , the metal bends quite easily and will bend back without splitting , it is not magnetic !

The reverse has a shiny silver finish with I think brush stroke marks , there is some green oxidization though I am not sure if this was left within a cleaning liquid when used .

Black appears to be applied over the gilt decoration .

Plates are quite heavy at just over 550 grms , the one in better condition is 25 grms heavier .

The design is very proud and they are concave , I suppose they are almost bowls !

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Re: Re: Japanese Samurai Pressed Metal Plates - dave - Jan 19, 2007 (02:27 AM)