High Quality Pair of Japanese Mixed Metal Vases by Masayuki

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this most stylish and high quality pair of bronze and mixed metal vases Meiji period 1868-1912 , artist signed by Masayuki, the main body of the vases comprise of a pair of opposing gilt banded cartouches, the first depicts a bird of prey sat upon a floral spray , the second vase depicts a bird in flight above stunning quality chrysanthemums, the reverse of vase one depicts a small native bird in flight above a floral sprig and is accompanied by the silver artist signature seal , the reverse of vase two superbly picks out a mixed metal kingfisher upon a lotus pod in a lakeside setting !!

Each of these incredibly hefty vases are further decorated with a stylised damascened lower band inset with a gilt paulownia mon to one side and an Imperial chrysanthemum to the reverse , the foot band, lower sections and shoulders of each vase are further decorated with geometric damascened silver and stylized gilt decoration, each of the vases houses a pair of side handles in the form of mythical beasts , the rims are finely decorated with a band of gold , a truly magical quality pair of Japanese mixed metal vases.

Provenance :

Direct from a north of England collection .

Condition report :

The condition is lovely with minor age related cleaning wear, the vases are incredibly heavy for their size weighing in at 8.2kg the pair .

Approximate sizes :

Height: 12 3/4"    32.5 cm

Width:    8" 20.5 cm

Depth:    5 1/2" 14 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions

Height

32.5cm (12.80")

Width

20.5cm (8.07")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA803277

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. High Quality Pair Of Japanese Mixed Metal Vases By Masayuki — fig 1. High Quality Pair of Japanese Mixed Metal Vases by Masayuki

Each of these incredibly hefty vases are further decorated with a stylised damascened lower band inset with a gilt paulownia mon to one side and an Imperial chrysanthemum to the reverse , the foot band, lower sections and shoulders of each vase are further decorated with geometric damascened silver and stylized gilt decoration, each of the vases houses a pair of side handles in the form of mythical beasts , the rims are finely decorated with a band of gold , a truly magical quality pair of Japanese mixed metal vases.