Rare Antique Japanese Urashima Tarō Bronze Trinket Ring Dish

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This auction is for rare Japanese bronze trinket dish sculpted showing Urashima Tarō riding on a sea turtle. One unusual … Read more This auction is for rare Japanese bronze trinket dish sculpted showing Urashima Tarō riding on a sea turtle. One unusual feature is the dish is modeled on both sides with 3 raised pieces of fishing gear on the bottom serving as feet.

It is 3 3/8 x 2 5/8". Weighs approximately 2.1 ounces.

The condition is very good with an aged patina.
There are is no signiture or hallmarks.

Don't let this rare trinket dish get away. I was unable to find another offered for sale or previously sold this century! Urashima Tarō is a classic Japanese folktale about a kind young fisherman who rescues a turtle, visits an underater palace, only to face tragic consequences upon his return home. See less