GIMBARI SHIPPOYAKI 950 Silver Guilloshe Cloisonnes Bowl Start Price USD 1,111.11 Current Price USD 1,111.11 Time Left 17 days 3 hours 10 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 26, 2008 End Time Sunday, January 25, 2009 Location Spring, Texas See more about 'GIMBARI SHIPPOYAKI 950 Silver Guilloshe Cloisonnes Bowl' Description Antique Enameled Japanese Sterling Silver Covered Bowl GINBARI / SHIPPOYAKI Guilloshe Cloisonnes Look at this ! Don't miss it! Look at this wonderful covered candy or bon-bon covered dish or bowl. It is all made of 950/1000 proof fine Silver (which is the Japanese standard for Silver, higher than the American Sterling 925/1000), translucently enameled over. This technique is known as the Japanese Cloisonnes, or Shippoyaki (Gimbari when it is over a Silver base and wire, as in this case)One may call it Guilloshe Cloisonnes as well -  a layer of translucent  enamel is applied over solid fine silver body Dates back to the late Meiji / early Taisho period in Japan - ea.1900sMarked on the bottom as seen on the photos - once for silver purity and with Japanese characters, which may stand for Artist's signature or maker's markMeasurements: Approx. 5.25" diameter; 6" high with coverWeight: about 15 1/8 oz or 428 gramsCondition: Excellent + overall, no issues at allPlease e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this beautiful piece We Will Combine Shipping When Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome Please take a look at the other items we have on sale now. Click here to visit our other auctions! Please, visit our eBay Store! We will add new listings at least once weekly, so be sure to drop in! You never know what you might find! If you do not agree with any price, let us know your suggestion. We guarantee not to pass up any reasonable offer! Also, if you are not sure about an item, feel free to ask us as many questions, as you want!     The buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost.  No handling charges. We accept personal checks, money orders and credit cards through PayPal     We describe the items with the best of our knowledge and ability, so to avoid any misunderstanding, and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all your questions and to provide additional photos and information Take a look at the other items we have for sale now and please keep visiting Thank you! Get Skype and call me for free.     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister                   Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!