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Fascinating Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual pair of Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze and mixed metal vases, each individual vase depicts a multitude of silver, shibuichi and mixed alloy Manchurian cranes in a quite dramatic scene of birds taking flight in differing directions, remarkably the unknown but highly skilled artist has chosen to depict these birds in flight against a sunrise to one vase and a sunset to the other, the bright copper sun lights up the finely carved and gilded clouds with a red glow. Another striking feature are the finely damascened necks of each vase which at first glance appear to be nunomezogan work on iron, but actually the geometric gilding is painstakingly worked on the bronze body to stunning effect, with each neck rim then further decorated with solid shakudo water dragons and mythical beasts, a most adventurous and interesting mix of metalwork carving, inlaid and onlaid techniques from this very capable yet unknown Meiji Period artisan.

Provenance : 

UK Collection .

Condition Report : 

Fine age related condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes : 

Height :  7 3/8"  18.5 cm

Diameter :  4 1/2" 11.5 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.             ep 69

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1059945
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 unusual pair of Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze and mixed metal vases, each individual vase depicts a multitude of silver, shibuichi and mixed alloy Manchurian cranes in a quite dramatic scene of birds taking flight in differing directions, remarkably the unknown but highly skilled artist has chosen to depict these birds in flight against a sunrise to one vase and a sunset to the other, the bright copper sun lights up the finely carved and gilded clouds with a red glow. Another striking feature are the finely damascened necks of each vase which at first glance appear to be nunomezogan work on iron, but actually the geometric gilding is painstakingly worked on the bronze body to stunning effect, with each neck rim then further decorated with solid shakudo water dragons and mythical beasts, a most adventurous and interesting mix of metalwork carving, inlaid and onlaid techniques from this very capable yet unknown Meiji Period artisan.
fig 1. Fascinating Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
fig 1. Fascinating Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Provenance : 

UK Collection .

Condition Report : 

Fine age related condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes : 

Height :  7 3/8"  18.5 cm

Diameter :  4 1/2" 11.5 cm

“
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

             ep 69

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1059945
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
Location
Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Fascinating Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)
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