Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Excellent condition and patina. A little gem.
The Inoue Company of Kyoto was renowned for producing high-quality bronze and mixed-metal objects, including vases, dishes, and okimono, often decorated with intricate designs of birds, flowers, dragons, and waves in gold, silver, and shakudo. Their work reflects the quality and innovation of the Meiji era, a period that saw both a revival of traditional Japanese crafts and growing demand from Western collectors, with many pieces created specifically for export to Europe and America. The workshop’s creations are distinguished by their characteristic signature, frequently inscribed with the characters Kyoto Inoue sei (?????) or Inoue zo (???), translating as ‘Made by Inoue of Kyoto’.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Exquisite Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Inlaid Bronze Vase, Mt Fuji, Inoue of Kyoto
