Outstanding Pair of Japanese Gold Lacquer Shibayama Vases

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this outstanding pair of Gold lacquer vases , each of the segmented bodies are decorated in a Nashi Gold lacquer ground and further decorated with four silver mounted inset Shibayama panels , these outstanding Gold lacquer panels depict Ikebana floral displays, a vase of flowers upon a low table , birds and Butterflies in flight amidst native flora, as well as Birds sat upon and below Prunus blossom trees, two of the Shibayama panels have been signed by individual artists in mother of pearl tablets , the lacquer bodies sit upon silver and enamelled lobed and splayed feet, that are further signed to the underside in gilt tablets , the flared lobed silver mounted necks are further decorated in multi coloured enamels.

These type of vases are so often split up , and or damaged, due to the complex nature of their manufacture, four Meiji period artists have spent many months using their respective skills to manufacture this high quality and increasingly scarce pair , we are delighted to bring this almost perfect pair to the market, coming fresh from an important Irish collection.

The condition is fabulous and original, with minimal age related wear .

Approximate sizes:

Height 8.5" 21.5 cm

Width 3.5" 9 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA423978

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

fig 1. OUTSTANDING PAIR OF JAPANESE GOLD LACQUER SHIBAYAMA VASES — fig 1. Outstanding Pair of Japanese Gold Lacquer Shibayama Vases

These type of vases are so often split up , and or damaged, due to the complex nature of their manufacture, four Meiji period artists have spent many months using their respective skills to manufacture this high quality and increasingly scarce pair , we are delighted to bring this almost perfect pair to the market, coming fresh from an important Irish collection.

The condition is fabulous and original, with minimal age related wear .

Approximate sizes:

Height 8.5" 21.5 cm

Width 3.5" 9 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

9cm (3.54")