A Japanese Silver Lotus Water Fountain, Japan, 19th century 23 x 16-1/2 x 15 inches (58.4 x 41.9 x 38.1 cm) 6488 grams (208.60 troy ounces) The intricately cast and chased silver fountain, featuring seven lily pads of decreasing size formed to facilitate water flow, each lotus in various states of bloom arranged on winding stylized stems as though floating, with applied life-like fauna applied throughout, including frog, dragonfly, snail, grasshopper, crabs, and ants; the fountain terminating at a stand surrounded by a round bowl, the stand and bowl each chased with swimming fish and underwater foliage. HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

In overall very good condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure; scattered areas of pin dents throughout.
XRF tested. Not accompanied by pump. Heritage does not guarantee the working order or completeness of water features.
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