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A Silver and Cloisonne Pedestal Vase
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Pre 1910 item# 1201544 (stock# FC-1137)
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Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd.
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A dramatic silver and cloisonné pedestal vase with slim neck and lobed body. Luxuriant peonies in rich enamels encircle the vase in high relief, contrasting with the delicate enamel work at the neck and foot. Peonies, symbols of spring season, are venerated flowers in Chinese and Japanese art, often associated with good fortune and erotic love. The peony is portrayed with the mythical phoenix bird and shishi (Buddhist lion dog). Gilt signature plaque, Mitsuhige. This elegant vase is in excellen ...click for details
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Small Foliate-Form Satsuma Bowl
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Pre 1910 item# 1201303 (stock# FC-1229)
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A small and charming foliate-formed Satsuma bowl, its exterior a profusion of cascading wisteria and rising iris. Inside, bijin, attendants and children enjoy an outing under an umbrella of sakura branches. This exquisitely painted bowl with jewel-toned enamels and unique form is the work of renowned Satsuma artist, Seikozan. According to Louis Lawrence in his book entitled “ Satsuma” (pg.102), “The Seikozan studio painted some of the very best Satsuma pieces […] very few that are not of the hig ...click for details
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Pair of Earthenware Cranes
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Pre 1910 item# 1199303 (stock# FC-1338 )
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A pair of earthenware Manchurian cranes, modeled and decorated naturalistically, each feather carefully delineated. Studied closely by the artist, his choice of vivid red, brown and black enamels add to their “alive” quality. Considered the most iconic image in East Asian art, the crane is both auspicious and symbolic of longevity. In Japan the image of two cranes is also closely related to the New Year and marriage. (For a similar okimono by the same artist see, “Far Eastern Art at Spink”, p.49 ...click for details
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Iron Somen-Style Mempo
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Pre 1900 item# 1167357 (stock# FC-1237p)
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A striking iron- forged face mask in Somen style with attached doe-skin shikoro (neck guard) woven in beige silk with red leather rivets. The face, with prominent eyebrows in a scowl and mouth turned upward in a grimace, highlights the exaggerated nose and ears, all forged separately and attached with ornate rivets. On the chin are two pegs for cords and a heart-shaped ventilation hole. Its leather interior is beautifully gold-lacquered. This ingenious samurai armor component is the work of the ...click for details
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