Japanese antimony? tray

Hi folks

something i bought on ebay last week for 4+postage
knew it wasn't silver or fine, but quite like these, i think antimony pieces
because of the strong detailing
the base is very cheap looking, like a gun metal finish
has silver, copper, brassy and bronze tones which is mighty confusing

a little polish brings out the detail well as it was very dark, and the last piece i had sold well

maked SNK on base which doesn't strike me as japanese so unsure
haven't been able to find the mark anywhere

any thoughts or info appreciated

 

It looks Japanese to me, charlie, both the plate itself and the mark. Japanese marks are often in lozenge shaped cartouches.

 

brilliant thanks Aj, that all seems to fit together then

 

Agree with the above. The dark coloration on the bottom where there is plate loss sure looks like antimony. Antimony should be soft and bendable.