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A Highly Decorative Japanese Mixed Metal Crayfish Vase
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A Highly Decorative Japanese Mixed Metal Crayfish Vase

1900 - 1920
Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this heavy gauge decorative mixed metal vase , the body of the vase is made from a very dense metal known as Sentoku (yellow bronze), this alloy when cooled quickly leaves a Gold flake effect under the incredibly highly polished surface, to this almost sand coloured effect the artist has onlaid three Crayfish amidst Seaweed and swirling water, the Crustations are applied in mixed metals including Silver and Shibuichi, their eyes cleverly picked out in black Shakudo , the Seaweed and other decoration picked out in Shibuichi and Shakudo in very fine detail , the vase was manufactured towards the end of the Meiji period around 1910 .

Provenance: Australian collection .

The vase is highly decorative and in fine condition with minor surface wear .

Approximate Sizes

Height: 7.75" 19.5 cm

Width: 9" 23 cm

Weight: 3.6 kg

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA427882
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 art collection we are delighted to offer this heavy gauge decorative mixed metal vase , the body of the vase is made from a very dense metal known as Sentoku (yellow bronze), this alloy when cooled quickly leaves a Gold flake effect under the incredibly highly polished surface, to this almost sand coloured effect the artist has onlaid three Crayfish amidst Seaweed and swirling water, the Crustations are applied in mixed metals including Silver and Shibuichi, their eyes cleverly picked out in black Shakudo , the Seaweed and other decoration picked out in Shibuichi and Shakudo in very fine detail , the vase was manufactured towards the end of the Meiji period around 1910 .
fig 1. A HIGHLY DECORATIVE JAPANESE MIXED METAL CRAYFISH VASE
fig 1. A Highly Decorative Japanese Mixed Metal Crayfish Vase

Provenance: Australian collection .

The vase is highly decorative and in fine condition with minor surface wear .

Approximate Sizes

Height: 7.75" 19.5 cm

Width: 9" 23 cm

Weight: 3.6 kg

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA427882
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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Location: Stags Head Antiques Ltd, Bournemouth , Dorset, United Kingdom
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A HIGHLY DECORATIVE JAPANESE MIXED METAL CRAYFISH VASE
A HIGHLY DECORATIVE JAPANESE MIXED METAL CRAYFISH VASE
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A HIGHLY DECORATIVE JAPANESE MIXED METAL CRAYFISH VASE
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)
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