As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most stylish high quality pair of Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vases artist signed by Masayuki. The main body of the vases comprise of a pair of opposing gilt lined panels, the first depicts a bird of prey sat upon a floral sprig whilst the second vase depicts a bird in flight above super quality chrysanthemums, the reverse of vase one depicts a small native bird in flight above flora and bears the silver signature seal, the reverse of vase two superbly picks out a mixed metal kingfisher upon a lotus pod in a lakeside setting.Each of these incredibly hefty vases are further decorated with a stylised damascened lower band inset with a gilt paulownia mon to one side and an Imperial chrysanthemum to the reverse, the foot band, lower sections and shoulders of each vase are further decorated with geometric damascened silver and stylised gilt decoration, each of the vases is adorned with a pair of side handles in the form of mythical beasts, the rims are finely decorated with a band of gold, a truly fine quality pair of Japanese mixed metal vases.
Provenance :
Previously supplied by ourselves and since in a USA private collection.
Condition report:
The condition is lovely with minor age related cleaning wear.
Approximate sizes:
Height: 12 3/4" 32.5 cm
Width: 8" 20.5 cm inc handles
Depth: 5 1/2" 14 cm
The vases are incredibly heavy for their size weighing in at approx 8.2kg the pair .
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1000046
Dealers Notes
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most stylish high quality pair of Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vases artist signed by Masayuki. The main body of the vases comprise of a pair of opposing gilt lined panels, the first depicts a bird of prey sat upon a floral sprig whilst the second vase depicts a bird in flight above super quality chrysanthemums, the reverse of vase one depicts a small native bird in flight above flora and bears the silver signature seal, the reverse of vase two superbly picks out a mixed metal kingfisher upon a lotus pod in a lakeside setting.Each of these incredibly hefty vases are further decorated with a stylised damascened lower band inset with a gilt paulownia mon to one side and an Imperial chrysanthemum to the reverse, the foot band, lower sections and shoulders of each vase are further decorated with geometric damascened silver and stylised gilt decoration, each of the vases is adorned with a pair of side handles in the form of mythical beasts, the rims are finely decorated with a band of gold, a truly fine quality pair of Japanese mixed metal vases.
fig 1. Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases by Masayuki
Provenance :
Previously supplied by ourselves and since in a USA private collection.
Condition report:
The condition is lovely with minor age related cleaning wear.
Approximate sizes:
Height: 12 3/4" 32.5 cm
fig 2. Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases by Masayuki
Width: 8" 20.5 cm inc handles
Depth: 5 1/2" 14 cm
The vases are incredibly heavy for their size weighing in at approx 8.2kg the pair .
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1000046
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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