Masters of Enamel: The Collection of John and Muriel Okladek | Including Further Japanese Works of Art from the Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Masters of Enamel: The Collection of John and Muriel Okladek | Including Further Japanese Works of Art from the Meiji Period, 1868-1912
An impressive silver vase | Meiji period, late 19th century
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November 3, 04:03 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An impressive silver vase
Meiji period, late 19th century
the oviform vase with ring neck tapering towards the foot, decorated with various open fans inlaid onto crashing waves carved and engraved, the panels with various subjects including a full moon partly shrouded by clouds, a red-capped crane in flight and peaches, a pair of puppies, wheat, Mount Fuji and pine trees, all inlaid in gold, shakudo and silver, the fans variously signed to the cartouches
37 cm., 14⅝ in. high