Japanese Silver Mixed Metal Vase Sekiguchi Shinya (1877-1932)

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this late Meiji period (1868-1912) early Taisho period (1912-1926) pure silver flower vase by the highly regarded artist Sekiguchi Shinya, his art name Chitokusai. On this occasion Shinya has crafted a tall flattened shoulder pure silver vase , the decoration finely inlaid and with the use of mixed alloys in relief depicting a tranquil scene of a cockerel and chicks within a garden setting, the use of these mixed alloys including shakudo, shibuichi and unusually rose gold, really brings this charming scene to life. The underside of the vase bears the Jungin mark for pure silver alongside the Miyamoto seal of the famous retailer and commisioning company of the period. The side bears an inscription that reads Shinya Koku (carved by Shinya) as well as sealed Shinya. A most charming flower vase manufactured by a highly regarded and well recorded artist of the Meiji/ Taisho period.

Literature :

Sekiguchi Shinya was born in Tokyo as the son of the celebrated metalworker Sekiguchi Ichiya, who himself was under the tutelage of Goto Ichijo (1791-1876), he worked alongside his father from the age of 14 and first exhibited in 1895 at the fourth Naikoku Kangyo Hakurankai (National Industrial Exposition) aged just 18. His works are also recorded in the catalogues of the 1900 Paris Exhibition, and of the fifth National Industrial Exposition (1903).

A further example of his work can be found in the Khalili Collections Metalwork Volume II- plate 128. Here we see an outstanding quality pair of 33.5 cm silver Imperial presentation vases decorated with peacocks, the vases presented by the Empress in 1922.

For a smaller silver flower vase by Shinya 23.5 cm decorated with a pair of magpies in foliage, see Lot 342 , Christies Japanese and Korean art auction, NYC, 19th March 2019. price realised $43,750.

Provenance :

UK gentlemans collection

Condition report :

Fine condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 12"  30.5 cm

Diameter : 6"  15 cm

Weight : 1466 gms  47 oz

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