This Early 1900's (1920-1930) bronze Vase caved in Uchidashi technique with belles inlaid in gold. Signed on base Masachika. Height 12 1/5 inches (31cm), good condition.
This entitled "Shibuichi, Shakudo, gold and silver inlaying Okimono" is excellent
work of Katsura Mitsuharu (1871~1962) in later years.
The motif, Jyuroujin is one of the seven gods of good fortune. He is the god of
longevity and is presented an old man with deer that represent long life.
The certificate of the Mitsuharu own handwriting has been left for this work.
It is recorded that the solid gold of the amount of 112.5 grams was used for inlaying with the Jyuroujin and his ...click for details
The vase worked in relief with a tiger in the bamboo bush is staring at the crescent moon.
Signed on the body “Seihou”.
11.8 inch (30cm) high, The condition is excellent.
This vase decorated with belt shaped relief middle of the art deco style body.
9.8 inch (25cm) high, The condition is excellent.
Signed on base “Ryoun” with wooden box signed by artist.
This Early 1900's (1920-1930) bronze Okimono is very well cast in the figure of a pair of mandarin duck. Signed on the bottom “Kiyotomi”.
5.7 inch (14.5cm) high 11.8 inch (30cm) wide. Very good condition.
This okimono decorated with the silver plum blossoms on the bronze tree. 5 inch (13cm) high, 11 inch (28cm) wide. Signed by Tomiyasu and the artist’s sign and seal on the tomobako. The condition is excellent.