1905565

19c Japanese Enamel Bronze Candle Stick meiji #1905565

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19c Japanese Enamel Bronze Candle Stick meiji #1905565
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19c Japanese Champlevé Enamel Bronze Candle Stick Meiji Era

Which would make a great gift or addition to any fine collection.

The Reopening of Japan

In the middle of the nineteenth century, the Western nations were actively expanding their markets and spheres of interest in the Far East. (1) Meanwhile, Japan, which had remained in self-imposed isolation for over two centuries, was ruled steadily, on the surface at least, by the Tokugawa government. However, towards the end of the Edo era (1603-1868) there was increasing discontent amongst the people. The opposing political group which supported another power, the Emperor craved for the modernization of the country, and with it the lifting of the policy of seclusion.(2) Consequently, it can be said that Commodore Matthew C. Perry of the United States appeared in Edo, modern Tokyo, at the right time in 1853 requesting the country to be opened up.(3) This incident nonetheless had an enormous impact on the Japanese and is remembered as Kurofune Raiho (the Black Ships Visit) as four black American ships advanced towards the land with the roaring sound of cannons. During the ten-day stay of the ships, the Japanese in Edo were thrown into panic and were frightened by this unknown civilization which obviously possessed far more advanced military power and wealth than they.(4) The Tokugawa government, which initially tried to reject Perryís forceful proposal, acquiesced to sign a commercial treaty the following year. Similar treaties ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Was made into a lamp base at some point, otherwise excellent condition.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th Century</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:12 inches height</td></tr>



<tr><td>Title:19c Japanese Enamel Bronze Candle Stick meiji</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Long Island, NY</td></tr>
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