Silver-Japanese

Silver is listed by material, such as coin, plate, or sterling; by some major manufacturers, such as Tiffany; by the type of item, such as candlesticks, jewelry, and napkin rings; or by country of origin. Countries throughout the world have their own unique silver styles, traditions, and marks. Silver from Japan is listed here. Pieces from the Meiji period, which lasted from 1868 to 1912, are especially popular. The "jungin" mark on Japanese silver means "pure silver." More examples may be found under Silver-Asian. For more information, explore our silver identification guides.