As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this high quality pair of Japanese bronze and mixed metal vases by a Tokyo metalworker , styled in the manner of Suzuki Chokichi these large and imposing vases are finely decorated to the main body, each depicting a finely chiselled bird amidst mixed metal and multi patinated trailing flora, the flora taking on the Autumnal colours so reminiscent of Chokichi's works , the artist has used his skills to further decorate the shoulders of the vases with a silver inlaid geometric damascened band, upon this band sits an unusual mix of cloisonné enamel gold wired roundels, a most unusual combination , the rims of the vases are finely gilded and the pair are signed in a full seal to the underside, the seal loosely transcribes as "made by Seito in Tokyo great Japan as a gift " what a wonderful gift they would be !!
The condition is superb !
Approximate sizes
Height 12" 31.5 cm
Diameter 7.75" 19.5 cm
Tops 4.25" 11 cm
Approximate combined weight of 8kg
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA497047
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 high quality pair of Japanese bronze and mixed metal vases by a Tokyo metalworker , styled in the manner of Suzuki Chokichi these large and imposing vases are finely decorated to the main body, each depicting a finely chiselled bird amidst mixed metal and multi patinated trailing flora, the flora taking on the Autumnal colours so reminiscent of Chokichi's works , the artist has used his skills to further decorate the shoulders of the vases with a silver inlaid geometric damascened band, upon this band sits an unusual mix of cloisonné enamel gold wired roundels, a most unusual combination , the rims of the vases are finely gilded and the pair are signed in a full seal to the underside, the seal loosely transcribes as "made by Seito in Tokyo great Japan as a gift " what a wonderful gift they would be !!
fig 1. Large Pair of Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
The condition is superb !
Approximate sizes
Height 12" 31.5 cm
Diameter 7.75" 19.5 cm
Tops 4.25" 11 cm
Approximate combined weight of 8kg
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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
31cm (12.20")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA497047
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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