[Cliburn, Van. (1934 - 2013)] Japanese Teapot of Solid Silver from Van Cliburn's CollectionHammered teapot of solid silver with loose fitting detachable handle of bone or possibly ivory, with gross weight (w o handle) of 6. 1 oz. Approximately 7 cm tall with lid, 10 cm in diameter plus 3 cm spout. Jungin mark for solid silver on bottom which was used throughout the Meiji period until a 1928 ordinance required that objects be marked numerically according to the alloy fineness. The other stamp is of the maker Miyamoto Shoko, a famous