my other collections

[rmarsden]

Thanks CB,
That is most helpful, does it suggest any date?
Ron.

[cbuehler]

No way to date with certainty without provenance, but it is likely early 20thC., possibly slightly earlier.

CB

[rmarsden]

Yes I was thinking around 1900-10.
Been reading up on the crest, 16 petals reserved for the Emperor and 14 petals for other members of the Imperial family. Also that the Ho-ou phonex was associated with the Empress.
I have a couple of large hanging scrolls reguarding the Emperors enthronement and hat, will try and dig them out and post them.
Ron.

[rmarsden]

Large Japanese hanging scroll (6' 6") Meiji period.
Lacquered and gilt rollers with silk ties. Watercolour of aged Sanurai wearing cloak with family mon within a printed border.

[rmarsden]

Constantius 11 Ae Follis of Thesalonica 330-341 AD,
Ob: Laureate rosette diademed draped and cuiriassed bust right. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Worn and scratched condition.
Rev: Two soldiers with one standard O on banner. GLORIA EXERCITVS
SMTSB mintmark.
RIC V111 56.

[rmarsden]

Caracalla AR tetradrachm 23 x 26 mm, 12.4g.
Laedokia ad Mare 2nd consulaship 205-207 AD.
Ob: Laureate bust right, AVT K M A ANTONEINOC.
Rev: Eagle standing facing, head left, tail lrft, wings soread wreath in beak, star between legs, D-E in upper fields. DHMAPX EX YPATOC TO B.
Prieur 1735c.

[rmarsden]

As a child my favorite song was the teddy bears picnic, recreated here by my two granddaughters.

[rmarsden]

1900 page three girls.