As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Meiji Period 1868-1912, mixed metal vase by one of my particular favourite companies, Nogawa Nobaru of Kyoto, on this occasion they have produced a vase that has been cleverly divided down the centre leaving one side manufactured from shakudo and the reverse manufactured from shibuichi, a kind of night and day effect. The one consistent is the stunning mixed metal inlays to each side, a skill that Nogawa have perfected, the shakudo side is predominately decorated with a large mixed metal moth to the main body beneath a cherry blossom sprig to the neck, the reverse once again dominated by a large moth beneath a leafy chrysanthemum sprig, the foot rim decorated with a geometric silver inlaid band and the underside signed with the company seal. A most charming and increasingly scarce example of mixed metal works from the house of Nogawa.
Condition report :
Fine condition throughout with minimal age related wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 6 3/4" 17 cm
Width : 3 1/2" 9 cm
Depth : 3" 7.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item. ep 78
Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA994234
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 most unusual Meiji Period 1868-1912, mixed metal vase by one of my particular favourite companies, Nogawa Nobaru of Kyoto, on this occasion they have produced a vase that has been cleverly divided down the centre leaving one side manufactured from shakudo and the reverse manufactured from shibuichi, a kind of night and day effect. The one consistent is the stunning mixed metal inlays to each side, a skill that Nogawa have perfected, the shakudo side is predominately decorated with a large mixed metal moth to the main body beneath a cherry blossom sprig to the neck, the reverse once again dominated by a large moth beneath a leafy chrysanthemum sprig, the foot rim decorated with a geometric silver inlaid band and the underside signed with the company seal. A most charming and increasingly scarce example of mixed metal works from the house of Nogawa.
fig 1. Fascinating Japanese Mixed Metal Vase by Nogawa Company
Condition report :
Fine condition throughout with minimal age related wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 6 3/4" 17 cm
Width : 3 1/2" 9 cm
Depth : 3" 7.5 cm
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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
ep 78
Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA994234
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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