As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and impressive Meiji Period 1868-1912 bronze and mixed metalwork vase by the well recorded and highly regarded metalworker Miyabe Atsuyoshi. The vase stems from the larger scale of items produced by this particular artist, rather unusually its designed to stand at an angle to best display the main scene of birds in flight and birds sat upon a maple tree during a shower of rain, the reverse similarly decorated with native birds amidst flora. Atsuyoshi has used the angular top corners to great effect by enveloping them with a pair of mixed metal moths aside a pair of shakudo bats, these creatures brought together with stylised swags of flora, the angular neck rim appears tied with a geometric silver inlaid chain link, whilst the underside is fully artist signed, Dai Nihon Kyoto ju Ikkodo Miyabe Atsuyoshi with kao, a fascinating market fresh example of this highly skilled metalwork artists work.
Provenance :
Direct from Australian collector.
Condition report :
Fine condition with minimal age related wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 14 1/8" 36 cm
Width : 8 1/2" 21.5 cm ( as displayed )
Sides : 6" 15.2 cm square
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item. EP75
Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA998386
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 and impressive Meiji Period 1868-1912 bronze and mixed metalwork vase by the well recorded and highly regarded metalworker Miyabe Atsuyoshi. The vase stems from the larger scale of items produced by this particular artist, rather unusually its designed to stand at an angle to best display the main scene of birds in flight and birds sat upon a maple tree during a shower of rain, the reverse similarly decorated with native birds amidst flora. Atsuyoshi has used the angular top corners to great effect by enveloping them with a pair of mixed metal moths aside a pair of shakudo bats, these creatures brought together with stylised swags of flora, the angular neck rim appears tied with a geometric silver inlaid chain link, whilst the underside is fully artist signed, Dai Nihon Kyoto ju Ikkodo Miyabe Atsuyoshi with kao, a fascinating market fresh example of this highly skilled metalwork artists work.
fig 1. Large Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vase - Miyabe Atsuyoshi
Provenance :
Direct from Australian collector.
Condition report :
Fine condition with minimal age related wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 14 1/8" 36 cm
Width : 8 1/2" 21.5 cm ( as displayed )
Sides : 6" 15.2 cm square
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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
EP75
Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA998386
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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