As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large pair of high quality vases by the highly regarded Meiji period Nogawa factory ,the main bodies of these unusual pear shaped vases have been painstakingly decorated with a multitude of Manchurian Cranes amidst a lakeside setting , the birds and reeds formed from onlaid mixed alloys including Shibuichi, Shakudo, Gold and Silver , the necks of the vases are further decorated with stylised bats amidst a band of high quality mixed metal flora between gilded rings , the top rims again detailed with flying Cranes beneath a chiselled low relief gilded sky, the underside of each vase stamped with the Nogawa seal, a finely decorated pair of vases from a well known producer of high quality metal wares .
The condition is lovely throughout.
Approximate sizes:
Height: 11.25" 28.5 cm
Width: 5.5" 14 cm
Depth: 5.0" 13 cm
Weight: 2146 gms ( combined )
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA469690
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 large pair of high quality vases by the highly regarded Meiji period Nogawa factory ,the main bodies of these unusual pear shaped vases have been painstakingly decorated with a multitude of Manchurian Cranes amidst a lakeside setting , the birds and reeds formed from onlaid mixed alloys including Shibuichi, Shakudo, Gold and Silver , the necks of the vases are further decorated with stylised bats amidst a band of high quality mixed metal flora between gilded rings , the top rims again detailed with flying Cranes beneath a chiselled low relief gilded sky, the underside of each vase stamped with the Nogawa seal, a finely decorated pair of vases from a well known producer of high quality metal wares .
fig 1. A Highly Decorative & Fine Quality Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases by Nogawa
The condition is lovely throughout.
Approximate sizes:
Height: 11.25" 28.5 cm
Width: 5.5" 14 cm
Depth: 5.0" 13 cm
Weight: 2146 gms ( combined )
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA469690
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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